To Commander of the Southern Group of the Eastern Front* Frunze

Are you aware of the grave situation in Orenburg?369 Today I received from railroad workers who spoke over the direct wire a desperate request from the people of Orenburg to send 2 infantry regiments and 2 cavalry regiments, or at least for the time being 1,000 infantry and several squadrons. Report immediately what measures you have taken and what your plans are.

Of course, do not regard my telegram as violating military orders.

Lenin

12 May 1919

Fully printed in 1934 in the journal "Proletarskaya Revolyutsiya" No. 3

First printed incompletely on 24 July 1928 in the newspaper "Pravda" No. 170

Printed from the typewritten copy