V. I.

Lenin

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TELEGRAM TO L. D. TROTSKY

20/V.

Trotsky

In connection with the coded telegram from the three commanders of the Eastern Front, I propose that Kamenev
be appointed commander of the front, that Kostyaev be replaced, and Lashevich appointed instead of
Aralov. [1]
Reply about the plenum. I’m afraid Stalin and Zinoviev will not be able to attend on the 25th, and to tear you
away too is harmful. Therefore I propose that the plenum
be postponed and that we come to an agreement by telegram.

Lenin