To Comrade Sergo (Ordzhonikidze)
Copies to: Radchenko
Frumkin
Avanесov
26. IX. 1921

In view of the statements by Azneft regarding the absolute necessity, in view of the inadequate supply of foodstuffs and other goods, to preserve for Azneft, under certain conditions, the right of independent trade with foreign countries, I request that you convene an immediate meeting with the participation of

I. I. Radchenko
Smilga
Frumkin and Avanесov (or by his authorization).

The results of the meetings, in the form of practical proposals, are to be submitted to the Council of Labour and Defence on Friday, 30/IX 252.

Chairman of the Council of Labour and Defence V. Ulyanov (Lenin)

First published in 1933 in Lenin Miscellany XXIII

Printed from the manuscript