Telegram to Yevetsky, August 8, 1919

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Yevetsky, Chief of Supplies, Southern Front

During July you were sent a considerable quantity of uniforms and footwear.

Despite this, in all the armies on the Southern Front some units are without boots or clothing.

On pain of being held personally answerable, I order you to take vigorous measures to immediately distribute what has been received among the needy units.[1]

Lenin

Chairman, Council of Defence

  1. At the top of the telegram Lenin wrote: “Comrade Sklyansky, send ciphered or clear, whichever more convenient. 8/VIII. Lenin.”— Ed.