English Translation

15. Wehrmacht authorised Prague.,.n....M.,ärz. 19...43. beiFeu poeko dongánen DRK. Eing.: - 2. APR. 1943 Dear Secretary of State! The Wehrmacht commander of Pilsen, Lt. General Hermann, has reported to me that the relationship between Wehrmcht and the Oberlandrat Eckoldt there is deteriorating. Gen.Ltn. H. has been in Pilsen for 4 years and has maintained relations with all departments of the party and state in exemplary manner. I take a position that has truly upset me. I present in Annex l the presentation of the Gen.Ltn., which I requested from him in the form of an official report. I can therefore have no doubt about the objectivity of the report, even if E. should give a mitigating representation of the matter. It is inconceivable to me that an official representative tries to depress a good relationship between the Party and the Wehrmacht, which has caused damage to the relationship of trust between the Wehrenmacht and the administration from the outset. Reported to me further that both the circuit leader and the mayor complain about the behaviour of Dr.E., and that the commanders of the Pilsen site asked me to report that they felt that the high and arrogant nature of the Oberlandrat, which is expressed on the various occasions, was offensive. For your opinion, Mr. Secretary of State, I would be grateful. 1 Annex. 3. APR.1943 Heil Hitler ! Your Gu Reene 2 S.FuJ-68242