23. III. 1920

Highly esteemed Comrade Markov!

I received your letter. By now you have probably already received the extract from the decision of the Politburo. It was delayed, apparently due to the fault of the chancellery.

You absolutely must rest and with utmost seriousness. We must be especially protective of experienced and knowledgeable working cadres.

And upon conclusion of the "temporary" administration at the People's Commissariat of Railways and upon the return of Krasin, the question will be reviewed by the Central Committee regarding the entire People's Commissariat of Railways.

With comradely greetings and wishes that you rest properly.

V. Ulyanov (Lenin)