V. I.

Lenin

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To:   L. D. TROTSKY, L. P. SEREBRYAKOV, M. M. LASHEVICH

Trotsky, Serebryakov, Lashevich

The Politbureau of the C.C. considers it absolutely inadmissible that Selivachov is still without special
supervision despite the C.C. decision. We insist on communication being established, if only by aeroplane, and on
Serebryakov being sent to him immediately to act as commissar to
Selivachov. [1] The behaviour of divisional commanders in the area of the second break-through is
extremely suspicious. Take heroic precautionary measures.

The Politbureau directs Comrade Stalin to talk with the
Commander-in-Chief and reprove him for the inadequacy of his measures to establish communication with Selivachov
and prevent suspicious negligence, if not treachery, in the
area of the second break-through; — further, to reprove the Commander-in-Chief for the
extreme passivity of Olderogge and point to the necessity
of taking measures either by replacing him by a more energetic commander (discuss the question of Frunze), or by
sending highly reliable and energetic commissars, or by both.

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Notes:
[1]
At a joint meeting of the Politbureau and Orgbureau of the C.C.,
R.C.P.(B.) on September 18, 1919, it was decided to cancel the
decision about sending Serebryakov to Selivachov.