English Translation

10 c Subject: Measures to be taken by a German Bamten. I have had Dr. N a t h e r, a government councillor employed by the regional authority in Bohemia, detained for a period of three weeks. Nather did not comply with an order from his superior to submit a draft report in a war-related matter, but he went to his family without leave during the time at his disposal to prepare this report. I have taken this measure in order to make it clear to all officials and employees that in the fourth year of the war there is nothing more than extreme fulfilment of duty and that I am determined to punish all further cases of indiscipline in the same way. This decree is to be announced in an appeal to all German officials and staff. Each official and employee has to confirm by personal name signature that he/she is aware of this issue. In representation, e.g. F r a n k Certified: Khahe employee. 40/3 30452 X cn Ira / .7/ 2.43.