English Translation

Uh 3 of the confirmation of the comparison makes unspecified claims to the company, especially since within 1 i/4 years the entire claims of the Gläu= biger must be satisfied with approximately Ri. 7o ooo.--. I have now repeated, for the last time on 12. 2. 194o to the 7. SS.- Skull Standarte in Brno / Moravia the request to grant Mr. Zapp a longer vacation of at least 4 to 6 weeks with regard to the ongoing difficult negotiations and the financial risks involved. This request was rejected on the grounds that MMM had laws in place in times of war that would protect every German who would comply with his compulsory military service from damage, that these rules would also apply to Mr. Zapp and that it was my job to provide for ways and means of reducing Mr.Zapp's losses to a tolerable measure. I understand very well the duties the war imposes on everyone. However, I do not think we should fail in the assumption that, in the event of such serious negotiations, which are ultimately crucial for the whole future of the person concerned, sin and the outcome of which may, in case of their failure, lead to complete ruin, on the other hand, in cases where they are carried out, the existence of the individual's life means that the request for the granting of a holiday is not unreasonable. I therefore allow myself today to address you with the most sincere request, taking into account the circumstances presented, to grant Mr Zapp the requested leave of 4 to 6 weeks.