TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT 781-PS
1. From a letter to Brigadefuehrer (Maj Gen) WOLFF (Secret State Police).
RJM Berlin, 23 March 1936.
OBERREGIERUNGSRAT von DOHNANYI
To: BRIGADEFUEHRER (Maj Gen) WOLFF
BERLIN S W 11
Prinz-Albrecht-Strasse 8
Dear Mr Wolff,
As you doubtless know, the Reichsfuehrer, using the Hoppe case (shooting) in the concentration camp Columbia as an illustration, discussed on the 2 March the question of the use of arms by guard personnel of concentration camps with my minister. The Reichsfuehrer, according to the notes on the conversation made by the minister, on this occasion considered the idea of issuing a decree on use of arms by officials under his jurisdiction favorably. Could you possibly inform me at your convenience how far this matter has progressed with you?
With many regards and Heil Hitler
your very obedient
[signed] Dr. von Dohnanyi
2. After 2 weeks.
1. Notation:
On the 2nd of this month using the Hoppe case as an illustration, I discussed the question of use of arms by the guard personnel of the concentration camp with the Reichsfuehrer SS. I suggested to Himmler that he issue an order on the use of arms for the officials subordinated to him. * * * Himmler has promised me that such a decree will be issued and will grant us participation in the preliminary work. Initiative with Himmler.