228. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY PEOPLE’S COMMISSAR FOR WAR

First published in Pravda No. 53, February 23, 1938. Printed from the original. · page 426

October 24, 1919

From Stalin
(To be settled urgently)

(1) The mobilised Letts to be sent to the reserve battalions of the Lettish Division
(hurry up Peterson; repeat the order to him).

(2) The Turkestan Cavalry Brigade, promised by the Commander-in-Chief, to be moved to Kozlov.
To be checked up. Hurry him up.

(3) Eight battalions for the 8th Army, promised by the Commander-in-Chief. Hurry him up.
Appoint a responsible person.

(4) The Commander-in-Chief promised reinforcements from Kaluga for the 45th Division.
Check this. Hurry him up.
Appoint a responsible person.

Lenin