Telephonogram to Petrograd to Zinoviev and his deputy (so that it does not get lost in case of Zinoviev's departure or absence) 407

Today I wrote a letter of recommendation to You and Your deputy for comrade American Armand Hammer.

His father is a millionaire, a communist (imprisoned in America). He obtained from us the first concession, extremely advantageous for us. He is traveling to Peter in order to be present at the unloading of the first ship with wheat* and to arrange the acquisition of machines for his concession ((asbestos mines)).

* See the present volume, document 44. Ed.

I most urgently request that you immediately issue orders so that no delays whatsoever are permitted and that reliable comrades personally oversee the success and speed of all work for this concession. This is extremely, extremely important. Armand Hammer is traveling with the director of his company, Mishell (Mr. Mishell).

Published for the first time, from the manuscript