English Translation

t9 Prague, May 18, 194o. Horrn v.Burgsdorff. 18. V. 1940 I remember that in a report to the Minister of Finance or the Minister for the Interior, Dr. Blashek, whom he is to take over at the Bohemian State Office, under reference to that of the Reich's salary, is responsible for comparing the principles with that of an upper government council. In the meantime, I have oriented myself towards the fact that the position of President of a Czech state authority is comparable to that of a first provincial council in a Prussian provincial administration. The position of the first state council is partly paid according to individual salaries, partly ministerial council salaries are granted. I would ask you to consider the matter of a review, and I would like to stress that until the outcome of the review is discussed, the position of Dr. Blaschek will be held at least as a government directorate. VF5