Comrade Tomsky!

Thank you very much for your letter—very clear.

Of course, you are right that "9 million sheep" are necessary for us (Moscow)¹¹⁹. We must obtain them at all costs! And send us immediately to the STO a calendar program of their receipt.

The same regarding bread.

To attempt to settle your disagreements with Comrade Safarov, we are sending Comrade Ioffe.