V. I.

Lenin

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TELEGRAM TO G. K. ORJONIKIDZE

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Orjonikidze

Your reply is neither full nor clear. [1] Please find out
the details from the Georgian Revolutionary Committee.
First, has the Soviet Government of Georgia confirmed the concession on the Tkvarcheli mines to the Italians,
when, on what terms, reply briefly by telegram, details
by letter? Second, about the Chiatura manganese mines:
have the German owners been transferred to the status of
lessees or concessionaires, when, on what terms. It is extremely important to have the speediest decisions on these
and similar other matters. This is of tremendous importance
both for Georgia and for Russia, because the concessions,
especially to Italy and Germany, are absolutely necessary,
as is the exchange of goods for oil, on a large scale with
these countries, and subsequently, with others as well.

Please, keep me informed about the measures taken by the Georgian Revolutionary Committee.

5/ IV.1921.

Lenin