English Translation

47 -2- to start negotiations as soon as possible. You yourself, Mr. Secretary of State, told me that certain business circles would probably have other gentlemen in mind. I was not aware of this. There is no doubt that the future head of this world enterprise, before taking over the overall management, is going through a certain time of preparation, something for himself, because it is precisely in the inter- national, very branched business of the civil brewery that the mastery of these manifold relationships is a certain overview which cannot be seen from today to tomorrow. It is not known to me whether there are moments that require the immediate departure of the current general director Plášil.If this is not the case, I too would like to welcome this interim solution, because if the applicant is fit, there is a greater guarantee for the good continuation of the large company to be transferred into German hands. I would now be extremely grateful if I could get a brief notice of the direction in which the matter should proceed, whether Robert Müller comes to work or whether for reasons which I am not aware of, the choice is for another person; for only after such a final decision can the question of employment and contract etc. continue to be pursued. With obedient recommendation and salvation Hitler ! I am your most devoted Hbsubud