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TELEGRAM TO THE REVOLUTIONARY MILITARY COUNCILS OF THE 10th AND 4th ARMIES

20. VIII. 1919

Two addresses: R.M.C. 10
R.M.C. 4
Copy to Executive Committee of the German Commune
Marxstadt, formerly Ekaterinenstadt

Harvesting of grain by the peasants is of extreme importance for the Republic. Issue strict orders for the
peasants to be protected in every way during harvesting, and
shoot without mercy for plundering, violence and illegal
requisitions on the part of the troops. Report fulfilment.

Lenin
Chairman, Council of Defence

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