Instruction on the Telegram from Wang Shusheng and Dai Jiying

(December 19, 1944)

Comrades Gao Gang and Chen Yun:

Wang Zhen has sent a telegram reporting heavy snow in Taiyue, many people suffering from the cold, and over thirty people disabled by frostbite on their feet. He requests that Wang and Dai’s unit prepare sufficient shoes and socks. Now reading this telegram, I see they are also short of overcoats for sentry duty. Please attend to this urgently.