13 September 1921

To the Concession Committee of the Supreme Council of the National Economy (VSNKh)
Copy to the Secretary of the Presidium of the VSNKh

I propose that you inform me today and as soon as possible:

1) When was the first report of the chairman (or member) of the Concession Committee to the Central Committee on the concession of Leslie Urquhart (Kyshtym, Ridder, Ekibastuz works, etc.)?

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Having discussed this question on 30 September 1921, the Council of Labour and Defence resolved to accept the contract: "Approve the draft resolution submitted by Comrade Ordzhonikidze" (Minutes No. 254, item 7).

2) Who was the reporter?

3) What materials on this matter have been requested and received from the localities? (descriptions of the works? latest reports of these works? etc.).

4) A brief, in 2–3 lines, listing of each of the documents (date? from whom is the document? about what?—the inquiry sent; the reply received; such-and-such report taken from the archives; the conclusion of such-and-such specialist; etc.).

The Secretary of the Presidium of the VSNKh and the Chief Administrator of the Council of People's Commissars are personally and by telephone to verify prompt execution.

Chairman of the Council of Labour and Defence
Lenin