206. TELEGRAM TO O. I. SOMOV AND D. I. YEFREMOV

First published in Pravda No. 53 February 23, 1938. Printed from the original. · page 398

In code

June 14, 1919

Somov, Yefremov
Revolutionary Military Council 10
Tsaritsyn
Copy to Raskolnikov

It is essential to retain Tsaritsyn, it has withstood a siege more than once. Strain every effort, inform us in more detail, more often, we are taking steps. Hasten the evacuation of anything not absolutely essential, and valuables. Mobilise en masse. Don’t weaken the political work. Mind you keep in touch with us.

Lenin