TELEGRAM TO THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PEOPLE'S COMMISSARIAT FOR FOOD
Rostov-on-Don
May 21, 1921
According to the information received, the food situation of the 11th Army is catastrophic, threatening disintegration. We propose to closely monitor the food supply of the army, taking all possible measures on your part, if possible without affecting the fulfillment of the center's orders.
Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars
Lenin
Printed from the original, signed by V. I. Lenin.