English Translation

Berlin, May 12, 1942. To SS-Obersturmbannführer Dr. R. Gies, Pra g IV, Czernin-Palais. Dear ObersturmbannführER! to receive your letter from 4.5.42 with thanks. I also thank you for the sent Ge= birthday greetings. I have already learned a lot about what can be done in my future life. There are also many outsiders facing me here, but I will keep my head up. On my next visit to Prague, I will allow you to visit me once. Otherwise, everything I hope for at al= ten, which I hope will be with you. At the birth of your daughter, I may allow myself to wish you and your wife, wife, my best wishes. I have received a letter from the Central Administration informing me that my papers will be sent separately. Unfortunately, the papers have not yet arrived here. May I ask to fire Group Z again. Heil-Hitler! Hyel