English Translation

19 Sicherheitsdienst RF Prag=Bubentich, 9.1.1942. SD section Prague Sachlenweg Fernfprecher 77444 B 2 - B-SA 127 A To the Secretary of State at the Reichsprotektor in Bohemia and Moravia 4-Gruppeführér K.H. Fr a n k Büco Des Staatsfekeetäcs Prag. Betr.: Unterstützung spreutdeutscher Positionen. fo Vorg.: Ohne. It is reported from Iglau that the efforts so far supported by all German authorities to support the old scattered German position of the German merchant Elster in Triesch in such a way that the Czech boycott, which had been led for years, had to collapse against him on its own initiative, encountered difficulties in the competent authorities in Prague. In the case of Elster - Triesch, a valid guarantee of this existence could be achieved immediately if Elster received the permission to acquire the former Jewish wholesaler Kraus. This wholesaler is unrivalled in the area and also has valuable concessions such as: for spirit, which alone would secure the profitability and force a firm customer circle. The German, who is currently used there as a trustee, Böhm, is not up to the requirements and strives for his transfer even for a long time. However, since 9 WeS ©.17-4/42