Telegram To J. V. Stalin (May 20, 1919)

First published 1938; Published according to the manuscript · pages 383–384

Stalin,
Smolny,
Petrograd

May 20, 1919

Have received both notes. Have made detailed arrangements with Sklyansky for unflagging supervision over fulfilment. I hope that the universal mobilisation of Petrograd men will be followed by their attack and not by sitting in barracks.

Lenin