English Translation

Copy. - - - - - - _ _ _ National Socialist German Workers' Party The deputy of the leader of Munich, head of staff. at present Berlin, 31 January 1940 Bo/Si. Lord : E ilt! Reichsprotector Freiherr von Neurath, P_r_a_E Very revered Lord of Neurath ! I will only come today to the conclusion of your letter of 6 September, since a number of negotiations were necessary with the permanent directors and with the head of the Reichsorganisa- tion. It is not possible to create a place as you wish and the Gauleiter involved have also pointed out immediately, because the Führer has expressly repeatedly rejected the creation of a separate Gauleitung for the Reichsprotektorat and your proposal would indeed amount to the formation of a separate Gauleitung. The deputy of the leader has therefore ensured the unity of the party leadership in the Protectorate in other ways; he has instructed Mr. Gauleiter Dr. Jury to take over the party liaison office in Prague. The deputy of the leader, who is currently ill, asks you to meet with Mr. Dr. Jury, who will therefore contact you, to discuss this matter. L Heil Hitler ! Her very devoted .f ile T A-2140 gez. M. Bormann. 1.6/2.48.