308. TELEGRAM TO K. A. MEKHONOSHIN

Written on April 26, 1919 · First published in 1942 in Lenin Miscellany XXXIV. Printed from the original. · page 217

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Mekhonoshin
Astrakhan

From the report of 23/4 it is evident that the Ardahan and Kars passed from Baku to Guriev with impunity. So the Astrakhan people boastfully promise great victories in the future, but at the same time they let the enemy through   to Guriev. This is outrageous and even makes one suspect either treachery or malicious sabotage. We demand from you strictest control, personal checking, careful supervision and utmost vigilance.

Lenin