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B-Gruf. Prague, 19 July 194l. St.S.287/41. the Reichsführer/ und Chef der Deutschen Polizei, Berlin SW 11, 2 1. VI. 1941 Prinz Albrechtstrasse 8. Reichs führer! The group II/3 in the office of the Reich Protector, which is headed by Oberland-Forstmeister Francke, presents the draft attached to the Reich's protector in copy for the signing of the draft. In view of the fact that a question of fundamental importance is raised in this draft, allow me to ask. Francke, who always loyally supports me as an old party comrade when it comes to promoting the interests of the protection squadron in his sector, is looking for the decision because he wants to have a clear orientation first of all and because he continues to believe that the acquisition of forest property and its administration and management is intended to be carried out by the Reichsforstamt. Personally, I would like to take the view that at least the administration and management of the property belonging to or acquired by the Stafford in the interest of the maximum yield by way of order management would be left to the established apparatus of the Office of the Reichaforst and its subordinate departments. -Group leader Pohl I have sent a copy of this letter. Heil Hitler! always you - 2 -