English Translation

11 - 9 - not a single one of these devil's things to drive and were naturally very pleased about it. The next day went calmly, so that it appeared to me as a good start to my vacation, which I wanted to start the next day. Joh funr the following day in the very morning, after I had no Kdr. After a long absence, I heard that this company had been stopped after l4 days, but had not been followed by the "Greif" party, although a good 3oo bandits were brought down. However, it was not possible for me to return to Orscha, but I was not able to welcome the family again after a long time of absence. Jch would like to conclude my remarks by this time and will also report to Generalleutn. Riege on the further deployment to this day. Jch wishes you, group leader, as well as your highly-encumbered wife a happy and blessed Christmas and a happy new year. I also ask for the same wishes and greetings to the canaries of the Czernin Palace. Jcn greet you with respect. Heil Hitler! Goppre Fhecchan Haptmann der Lukolii. iemm ie riske