English Translation

bovr Preg, 10 February 1943. lu19.R Protocol on the Conversation with the Minister of the Reich Dr. Lammers on 8 February 1943 . On 8 February of the same year I had the opportunity to speak briefly with the minister of the Empire Dr.Lammers . I informed him of the offer made by the President of the Republic Dr. Hácha and the autonomous government, regarding the frontline intervention of the government force, and described the origin and development history of this matter. I came with Reich Minister Dr. Lammers agreed that this offer could not be submitted to the Fuhrer at the moment because the Fuehrer had no time to deal with it and that the offer should also be considered superfluous, because the Pührer's position concerning the Czech people's ability to defend himself had certainly not changed in any way. I agreed with Reicheminister Dr. Lammers, this statement as a joint statement of the Reich Minister and Chief of the Imperial Chancellery and the Reich Protector to the President Dr. Hácha. I informed Reich Minister Dr. Lammer of the suicide intentions of the President of the State in conversation with me. Hácha and the preparatory measures which I have initiated, as well as my discussion with Popelka and Dr. Meixner.