In view of Comrade Chicherin's thorough and formal protest against sending the attached telegram, I ask that an additional meeting be organized comprising Comrade Martens, a representative from the People's Commissariat of Labor knowledgeable on this matter, and a representative from the People's Commissariat of Foreign Affairs, also knowledgeable on this matter.
In total, including yourself, 4 people.
I ask that this meeting discuss Chicherin's objections and especially pay attention to the fact that the telegram requires bringing provisions for 2 years.
I think that if one more phrase is added, indicating the struggle against difficulties and hardships in Russia and the uselessness of people who are not able to endure these hardships, then the telegram can only be beneficial. Please send me the shortest written decision no later than tomorrow evening 2.
Lenin
Dictated by telephone