This must be read 213 and demanded:

1) an opinion from Krasin or his “deputy”;

2) the same—from Shvetsov;

3) after that, in writing or by telegraph, ask Prigarin to send his precise practical proposals.

11/IX. Lenin

Written September 11, 1921.

First published in 1933 in Lenin Miscellany XXIII.

Printed from the manuscript.