Source: Tom 17

27.VII.21

Well, friend!

Around August 10 I plan to set off for Rostov and then on to Moscow. It would be good to see you and talk about affairs in the South-East. If it is possible, prepare about ten poods of grain for me; if not, of course, there is no need.

A firm handshake.

Greetings to Budyonny and Bubnov.

Yours,

Stalin.

Source: Military Archives of Russia. 1993. Issue 1, p. 405.