English Translation

MA Der Chef des Stabsamts Berlin W8, the 17.02.1943. of the Reichsmarschall of the Great German Reich Leipziger Str. 3 Fernruf 120044 Ministerial Director State Councillor Dr. Grißbach 3730/43- Der Chef der Ordaungspolizel soet "Adjulantur Berlin" Day of entrance 19.43 Tgb. Nr. Very revered Herr General Oberst! Prince Ludwig of Hesse has transferred a large part of his property to the city of Darmstadt and to the Reichspost. He now wishes to acquire agricultural property or forestations elsewhere. His efforts find the full understanding of the Lord Reichsmarschall, who commissioned me to support the prince as far as possible. I do not deny the difficulties encountered in the procurement of forest property or goods for such purposes, especially in the present time. On the other hand, Prince of Hesse showed a return to the public authorities in the handing over of his property, which justifies a preferential treatment. The fact that he himself is currently in the front line is another reason for Mr Reichsmarschal to help him with his efforts to replace him. I hear that the Reichsforestation Office has been informed that the settlement of the Prince of Hesse in the Protectorate cannot be considered for reasons of popular politics. I have the impression that, in this case, such points of view are unlikely to have a part to play, and would be grateful to you, Mr General, if you would inform me, Mr. whether SS Oberstgruppenführer General Oberst D a l u e g e, B e r l i n W 8, Unter den Linden 74.