English Translation

tv Copy Annex 3 ! Reichsssicherheitshauptamt II B 3l - C - 12 Berlin, July 20, 1940 To all inspectors (commands) of the security police and SD SD - (Leit-) Sections State Police- (Leits-) Stellen Betr,: Circular decree of the Reich Minister for the ecclesiastical affairs about the distribution of confessional writings by civil ecclesiastical authorities of l2.7.lg40. Reference: Ongoing Annex 1 The decree issued by the Minister of the Reich for Ecclesiastical Affairs in connection with the Supreme Command of the Commission on the distribution of confessional documents by civil ecclesiastical authorities on July 1 940 is sent for information. Subsequently, the distribution is provided for denominational documents. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to the implementation of the decree. In the case of infringements, the corresponding measures must be initiated. i.e. Dr. S u h r SS-Sturmbannführer