In accordance with this, Commander in Chief West has reported the following to the Chief of the OKW on 23 July 1944:
| 1. | I have authorized the execution of the Sauekel-Laval agreement of 12 May in spite of misgivings because of interior security. |
| 2. | I will issue more detailed directives for the execution of the measures in the combat zone in accordance with OKW/WFST/Qu. (Adm.1)/2 (West) No. 05201/44 secret of 8 July 1944. |
The Commander in Chief West
[Typewritten] von Kluge
Field Marshal
Additional orders will follow.
For the Commander in Chief West
The Chief of Staff
By Order
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