English Translation

A b s c h r i f t . 08 The Imperial Protector in Bohemia and Moravia. Note on No. Rpr. 988/40. to V : Mr. Hácha asked to leave Němeček, who is personally close to him, in his law firm, if possible. All the gentlemen we described as unacceptable were immediately left on leave. One of them, sectional councillor Pták, was seriously ill and was in a lung sanatorium. The second, Obersectional Councillor Eret, since he had emerged from the teacher's position, could probably get another use. With regard to Mr Němeček, I promised Mr Hácha that his wish to maintain this gentleman in his office would be met on condition that he abstained from any interference in military matters, in particular any interference with the personnel issues of the government force. Mr Hécha assured me that he would ensure that this request was met. Prague, 6 June 1940. ed.frhr.v.Neurath. Mr. R.Prot. asks VB to send the W.B. copy of the letter of the President of the Republic dated 27 May, as well as the transcription No. V and this note. $\$ St.S. with transactions e.g.