English Translation

Riga, the 2l.8.1941. 85 Dear Obersturmbannführer! After some time I see myself obliged also to admit to Yhnen a sign of life from me. Jch still sit here in Riga and drive the day away with all kinds of rides. To come back to the front there is for the time being not to think about it, because the thing is not ready for us yet. Jeh himself is standing here at the moment by the repeated vaccinations as well as bin injections in poor treatment. How is it with Yhnen. Jn the hope that the Czech people nevertheless sees how the heroes from paradise come learned to run and put their Viktoria victory again on the side under another. My wife is now with the children in her home and recover well. I ask you to put everything into the hands of Mr Pirkes and to keep it in his home if there is any possibility. Although I have already told Jhnen everything in writing until the hour without an answer, I add these lines. I have also informed Mr Pirke in writing but without an reply up to the hour. For Three efforts at the departure of my Fra and children, I would like to thank you very much. Otherwise, everything in the best order that I hope of the Thnen. Jhre wife as well as family Krombholz and SS-groups guide Frank from me to greet and remain faithful and Grūsse. Heil-Hitler offr.