English Translation

21 St.S. V P - 3b/41. Prague, the 18. Pebruar 1942. 1942 Chancery relies on special bows: I Undersecretary of State. 18. The Moravian Slovaks occupy a certain special position within the population of Mühren, which must also be taken into account in the overall political work within the best limits. In dealing with these questions, such a degree of inconsistency and confusion has so far been observed, since the value of labour has often been put in Prague. In order to resolve these difficulties and to enable a positive work, the Secretary of State proposes that the central handling of all the matters of Moravian Slovakia and Moravian Slovak Republic should be controlled by him and that the local summary of all individual questions and the immediate care of the Moravian Slo-waken should be the responsibility of the Oberlandrat in Zlin. As a result of this suggestion, the departments and groups of the Office dea Reichsprotektor would have to hand over to him (Mr. Secretary of State) the transactions relating to the Mehrian Slovaks. Jeh may ask to make the matter the subject of an evocation to the State Secretary and at the same time to present the draft corresponding decree. Paz X Chief Government Council. 2) Wv. 18.3.1942 to the Signatory.