TO I. T. SMILGA AND G. K. ORDZHONIKIDZE

March 3, 1920

In code
Revolutionary Military Council of the Caucasian Front
Smilga and Ordzhonikidze

It is extremely important that you work harmoniously with Ksandrov, who has been sent to the Donbass with special powers. As regards coal, telegraph how matters stand. Is the rumour true about the murder of Peters by Denikin’s men in Rostov; what is the general military situation?

Lenin

First published, from the manuscript

* The last sentence is in V. I. Lenin’s handwriting. — Ed.