English Translation

Hans Böhm 21 Gauschatzamt der NSDAP Oberrosenthal b.Rchbg. Oberrosental, am 24.Feber 1941. Very good Secretary of State! Dear comrade Frank! Through the press the news of the high award given to you by the Emperor and King of Jtalia went'. With special pride and joy we Egerländer have received this message. Therefore, allow me, dear comrade Frank, to convey to you my sincere congratulations on this great honour all the more since it was granted to me from 1933 to 1938 under your leadership our Sudeten- German struggle for freedom, even if only as a small member in the Kétte to be allowed to come to an end. At the same time, I would like to express a wish today for the fulfilment of which I would ask you if possible.I will leave the party services with 1 April and join a position in my home country Eger.It would be a special pleasure if I could get a picture of you with a personal dedication. By saying my best thanks to you in advance, I remain in old faithfulness with salvation Hitler!