English Translation

Any Zentralstelle für Denkmalschutz Linz a.d.Donau, am 20.January 1940 The Landeskonservator in Linz, Schillerplatz 2 f4r Fernruf 65-13 Zahl: 99/40/4 Dr.J. Object: Hohenfurth, Stift, return of the 9 plates of the Hohenfurther Master from Prague. Herr Oberregierungsrat Dr. G i e s in Prag Protectorate Government Dear Mr Oberregoverungsrat! Min.Rat Dr.Hansl unfortunately could not inform me of the reasons why those important early works of German painting have to be restored by the Czech restorer, since on the day of my visit Dr.Reinhold had just left. So I asked him to let me know the same in writing and not to let the restoration in the Czech workshop continue until the whole matter has been resolved. A telex from my Vienna office that I requested had the same content. I hope that Secretary of State Dr. Frank will soon be healthy again and then immediately accept the matter. I also hope that the Secretary of State will agree with us on this point of view. If he wishes, I am happy to come to Prague again for an audition with him.Heil Hitler! The conservator of the state:i.V.