V. I.

Lenin

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TELEGRAM TO YEVETSKY

Yevetsky, Chief of Supplies, Southern Front

During July you were sent a considerable quantity of uniforms and footwear.

Despite this, in all the armies on the Southern Front some units are without boots or clothing.

On pain of being held personally answerable, I order you to take vigorous measures to immediately distribute
what has been received among the needy units. [1]

Lenin
Chairman, Council of Defence

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Notes:
[1]
At the top of the telegram Lenin wrote: “Comrade Sklyansky,
send ciphered or clear, whichever more convenient. 8/VIII. Lenin .”—
Ed .