English Translation

-488 Pressburg, don October 1944 142 Mr. Chairman 1 On the contract for the supply of the German Wehrmacht in Slovakia of today, I have the honour to inform you that the Reich government is prepared to reimburse to the interim account of the Deutsche Verrechnungskasse those personal and actual expenses incurred in Slovakia, with the exception of the costs for the provision of land in Reichsmark, which are incurred for the construction of buildings on the western and north-western borders of Slovakia. The amount of the amounts to be refunded will be determined by mutual agreement on a monthly basis between the competent German Wehrmacht Office and the competent Slovak department. The Reich Government will ensure that goods from the Reich are delivered to reduce the purchasing power generated by the payment of wages in this area. Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.