English Translation

Department I Prague, 13 February 1943 H-Obersturmbannführer Dr. G i e s General Reinefarth gave me this morning confidential information of his responsibility for the recent decree of Z.Pers.I addressed to the group leader. I myself am not affected by the complaint, since the decree in question did not exist, but was sent directly to the group leader on the basis of the special order given to Mr Karschuck. Should the group leader intend to give a general order, I consider the inclusion of the following points urgently necessary: 1.) Reinefarth's participation 2.) Special orders issued immediately unless there is an express instruction to present them on the service 3.) General Reinefarth will first discuss any objections with the responsible head of department and department in order to ensure that only really mature things or those which cannot be cleaned up at the lower level are presented to the group leaders. The group leader must keep his hands free for the very big political matters. 4.) The principle of 3 applies not only in relation to general