English Translation

63 Jochen Tostmann SS-Obersturmführer Prag VIII Prague, 27 February 1940. U Smaltovny 3. To the Ablaga To the SS ObersturmbannführER 200 Dr. Bartholomeiczik, P_r_agII. Bodenamt, Wenzelsplatz 56. Subject: Comment on the meeting with SS-Uppersturmbann- führer Regierungsrat Dr. G i e s s of 20 February 1940, Obersürmbannfahrer! The above note, which was not personally given to me, but to an employee of the non-profit association for the purpose of the consolidation of the coal industry, bears on page 3, point 5,the last sentence a mistake inasmuch as I did not confirm the lack of authorization to pay the additional 20.000 RM. After the meeting in the hall, I explained that I, as managing director of the Iglau community community and as board member of the Prague Volkswohnungsverein, was naturally responsible for these measures. Heil Hitlbr! 200 SS- Obersturmfeuer. 275