English Translation

09 Copy. Translation Prague, 11.9.1943. Minister, I kindly ask you to speak in the following manner: My son, Ladislav Velenský, born on 29.V.1926 - 17 years old - pupils of the second class of the higher commercial school - machine department - in Prague-Smichow, was called at the end of August by the "technical emergency assistance". He participated in three evening exercises and was on 6. They carry out clearing work in the ruins after the air raids, in particular they search for corpses. Minister, I assume that the youth under 18 years of age in the sense of the Regierungsverordnungen Coll. No. 187 of 28. V. 1942 or Coll. 189 of the 30.V.1942 is subject to the board of trustees for youth education and so-nit its scope. I am convinced that his vocation to the kingdom, as well as the vocation of the other boys under the age of 18, did not happen legally. The parents of the other conscripts under the age of 18 are of the same opinion, and for this reason, let us consider ourselves in the interest of a clear word in this so painful matter for us, to turn to you, Minister, as the most legitimate authority, and we believe that you will not withhold from me and the rest of you your statement, for which we thank in advance. Ladislav Velenský, Metalldustriebeanter, Prag-Bubentsch, Raabe-Str. 523 P.S. On telephone call No. 805-51 I am at your disposal, Minister.