V. I.

Lenin

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TELEGRAM TO THE REVOLUTIONARY MILITARY COUNCIL OF THE 11th ARMY

Copy to R.M.C., Caucasus Front
Copy to the Revolutionary Committee of Georgia
Copy to Comrade Orjonikidze

In view of the fact that units of the 11th Army are on the territory of Georgia, you are instructed to establish
complete contact with the Revolutionary Committee of
Georgia and to abide strictly by the directives of the
Revolutionary Committee, undertaking no measures which might affect the interests of the local population, without
co-ordinating them with the Georgian Revolutionary
Committee; to observe particular respect for the sovereign
bodies of Georgia; to display particular attention and caution
in regard to the Georgian population. Issue the appropriate
directive at once to all army institutions, including the
Special Department. Hold to account all who infringe this
directive. Inform us of every case of such infringement,
or of even the least friction and misunderstanding with the
local population.

Lenin
Chairman, Defence Council