English Translation

May 5, 1941. W-Gruf. St.S. 161/41. 1941 To 6. H-Group leader Schmidt, head of the 4-person head office, Berlin. - Dear party comrade Schmidt! On this occasion, I would be grateful if you would join me in the promotion of H-Pührers who are resident in the Protectorate, by the I-Sturmbannführer, in the form that you would inform me beforehand of the transport applications. I would not agree with the proposal because of the desire for an expansion of competence, but because I find that it is not a satisfactory regulation in my capacity as a higher and police leader if I do not learn of the promotion of # leaders, who are, for example, in my subordinate state services, until they report to me after the promotion with their new rank. I am grateful for a brief presentation of your point of view. Heil Hitler! Your 2nd Wvl. on 1.6.1941 with me. St. S.6- $4