V. I.

Lenin

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To:   L. D. TROTSKY [1]

Comrade Trotsky, I think Chicherin is right: we should reply at once
agreeing
1) to the suspension of hostilities
(a) in the Crimea and (b) in the Caucasus (every word must be carefully
considered) and
2) to negotiations on the conditions for
clearing the Crimea on the principle (not more) of a general
amnesty for the Whites and
3) to participation of a British
officer in the negotiations with Wrangel. The text of
Chicherin’s reply to be discussed in the Politbureau today,
so that a reply can be sent tonight.

Lenin

We shall collect votes by telephone.