English Translation

108 Prague, October 3rd 1939. 3 0. X. 1939 Herre Burgsdorff. As is known, Mr. Regierungsdirektor Schumacher bears the intention to leave the office of the Reich Protector. I would have no doubts about having Mr. Schumach promoted to the Ministerial Council before his departure. Mr Schumacher. — (DE) Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I should like to begin by thanking the President-in-Office of the Council for his excellent report, and I should also like to thank him for the work he has done. Therefore, without prejudice to all fiscal and bureaucratic concerns and inhibitions, the matter would have to be presented and pushed forward. May I ask for your support in this regard and you order the necessary steps to be taken? I would be grateful if you would immediately inform me orally about the state of the matter. $\r}