English Translation

26a I gave my opinion in correct and polite words to Mrs. W. Today - one day later - I had the opportunity to give a lecture to Mr. Kusterer on duty in the morning. On this occasion, according to my promise to Mrs W. Kisterer on behalf of Mrs. Kunderer, I was obliged to carry out the matter. Mr. Rat.Kusterer gave instructions to have the German Gendarmerie Command in Iglau first ascertained whether Mrs. W. (b) by verifying the applicant's information as to whether an undeniable need to carry a firearm can be recognised and (e) whether the applicant appears suitable for carrying a weapon. Because of the urgent need for other matters of service, it was not possible for me to carry out immediately the order of Mr. Kusterer. Already, and gave me a telephone instruction received from Dr. Gief, the head of government, which was commissioned by Mr. Secretary of State, after which a certificate of arms had to be issued immediately to Mrs. W.. In accordance with this order, the post office issued a certificate of arms to carry a firearm and a purchase of ammunition 1015 to its address in Waldhof, near Iglau, zugegan- atre Bief Ig Lau, 5 June 1942. Hegierungsinspektor. Steinhorst M-22-88