English Translation

2 Copy The State Secretary in the Reichsforstamt Berlin W 8, 21.1.1942. Leipziger Flatz 11. Dear comrade Heydrich ! In the question of the succession of Oberland-Forstmeister F r a n c k e I spoke with party comrades T e r b o v e n. Terboven explained to me that such important things ordered by the leader are at present. In this situation, I would ask you to refrain from calling Oberlandforstmeister S t a 1 - m a n n to return to Prague. I propose that you replace Oberlandforestmeister Francke with the Landforstmaster P f 1 a n z, which is currently in Norway. Plant is a party member (No. 2.623.202) and a member of the 4 (Untersturmführer, 4-Nr.: 183.893). He is one of the best qualified forest officials. For this reason, I have been using him for years to work more closely. Planting is technically excellently suitable and absolutely in good character. He has been working with great energy as a soldier on the front and was in an Inf.Regt. from 4.12.1939 to 27.9.1940 and has been awarded with the EK II. I would be grateful if you would inform me as soon as possible of your opinion. Landforest master plantation would be made available to you immediately, although I am very reluctant and hard to spare him in office. I propose planting for use in Prague, however, in order to satisfy you in any case. However, I would ask you to assume that planting, which could also be considered for further special use, would have to be returned by you, if necessary, over time.