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41 Copy of the demurf. The Reichaprotector Frags den November 1943 pa Subject: Exercise of the right of grace in criminal proceedings from the Protectorate of Bohemia and Mühren. On the letter of 8 October 1943 10744 D Very venerable Nerr Lemmers! I agree in principle with the text you have submitted for discussion. However, it is probably necessary to clarify that "the concerns of the Protectorate are ever "touched" whenever the offence is committed in the protectorate. Since the Reicha Minister of Justice has already told the Supreme Reich authorities of August 29, 1943 - Rk 99ll D. in no less than l8o death sentences, I now consider that an acceleration of the matter was urgently offered. I should like to draw attention to the fact that, in any case, it has already become known in legal circles that the decision in high and state treason cases is being taken by me from the protectorate at present. There is no doubt for me that this will also be known to the people by the wishes and that a reduction in my reputation can be the result. Ieh would therefore be grateful to you, very venerable Mr Lammers, if you would continue your efforts for a healthy regulation. To Heil Mitler! Mr Reicheminister und Chef Ihr der Reichskanzlei Dr. Lammere in Berlinve Voßatrase 6