[April 4, 1919]

Tula. To Kaminsky
Am now conveying to Krasin and regarding finances to Krestinsky. Take the strictest measures generally; regarding the Red Army ration, I cannot decide now, they say they received a pound and a quarter. The causes of reduced productivity must be investigated. Keep us informed more often, both you and Orlov.
Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars Lenin