V. I. Lenin

Source: ru:LS/v34
Translated: machine translation (DeepSeek) from the Russian; AI-translated.

TELEGRAM TO THE MILITARY COMMISSAR OF THE 25TH DIVISION*

July 16, 1919

In reply to the telegram from the military commissar of the 3rd Brigade, the Council of Defence, by its decision of July 16, permits in this instance the organised harvesting of grain, with due regard for the interests of the local peasants and without the slightest delay in military operations. The harvested grain is to be sent to the army of the Western Front. Report fulfilment.**

Chairman, Council of Defence
Lenin

* The 25th Division was then in the territory of the Ural Region.
** Published from the original signed by V. I. Lenin. The last sentence is in his handwriting.