English Translation

E/ - 0 A '8'4 Prague, 22 March 1943. 1.) Chancery relies on special bow : Mr. v.Both. The following action was referred to the Secretary of State. The Minister of State is of the opinion that it is not appropriate to leave the President of Bohemia and Moravia to decide which museums to close and which museums are to be kept open. It is not advisable to allow the Presidents of the State to submit their proposals and then to decide from here to what extent the proposals can be accepted. It should be assumed that it would be desirable in principle to close as few museums as possible. I ask that the procedure be re-examined in accordance with the previous directives. T 8 44-43 2.) Wv. 22.5.1943 at the Signatory.