FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE POLITBURO OF THE C.C., R.C.P.(B.)

Comrade Molotov!

I am sending this for the information of the members of the Politburo.

Please put it on the agenda.

23/XI. Lenin

My reply:

Comrade Okulov! I very much regret that I cannot send the recommendation which you are asking for. I would do it gladly if it were a matter of a personal recommendation.