English Translation

Security service of the Reichsführer-ff 27.2.1945. Prag-Bubentsch, e Saghsonweg SD-head section Prague telex 774-44 L PA 503 23 Secret! KLBMi602 l.) To Eilt! 44-ObergruppenführER Minister of State K.H. Fr a n k Prag OI Eing.: 28. FEB. 1945 2.) Message: To the commander of the security police and the SD 4-story leader Dr. W e n m a n n Ank Prag Betr.: Minister Richard B i n e rt - Reception by Minister of State K.H. F r a n k on 26.2.45. 1568 Minister Bienert, who in the last few days showed a very restless and wretched nature - apparently he is more exposed to the whispers and "advices" of the surrounding circles - was after his discussion with 4-upper group leader Minister of State Frank on 26 February 1945 extremely articulate and closed. Only after a few futile attempts to get him to speak, did he declare that he was unlucky in that he had become the chairman of the government in such a difficult time. "I have heard some unpleasant things from the Minister of State today, when the Czechs are publicly announced to curse their government once again, especially since they are already saying that the Protectorate has a lot to bear on the burden of war." He knew, the minister continued in conversation that the people had to bear these burdens, that there was no other choice. The difficult task of the md y government was now to stop the people in spite of these restrictions to rest and order. The Minister of State had brought him to the knowledge that from now on the evacuees from the East also found admission in the Protectorate and that as a result of the tense food situation food rations had to be reduced. IV 651 ut 544/458 -