Telegram to Ivan Nikitich Smirnov, October 21, 1919

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21. X. 1919

Smirnov

Revolutionary Military Council 5

Copies to Pozern and Sternberg

Revolutionary Military Council, Eastern Front

Frumkin passed on to me your ideas about the Eastern Front being unnecessary. Repeat more exactly. We are devilishly in need of command personnel. Further, inform me how many troops, considering the offensive you have begun, you can give to the Southern Front, and when.

Lenin

Chairman, Council of Defence