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Letter book for 2026
The letter book for 2026. Every letter sent is copied here before it leaves the building; every letter received is entered on the day it arrives. The Clerk initials each entry.
- Department
- The Ministry of Justice
- Signatory
- Outgoing letters are signed by Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice, or by the Second Clerk.
- References
- JUS/2026/…
- Status
- Open The volume is open; letters are entered as they pass.
The letters below are reproduced from the Ministry's book as entered, with the Ministry's references.
Sent · 10 January 2026JUS/2026/0004
To The Town Council of Marschau
Dear Sir or Madam,
Further to our correspondence on the repair of the Ministry's office at the town hall. The Council is informed that the fee is not remitted and that the Ministry has no power to remit it. The Ministry regards the matter as closed.
Yours faithfully,
Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice
Received · 30 April 2026JUS/2026/0008
From The Town Council of Weinfeld
Subject: The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. (23 February 2026)
Dear Sir,
Further to our correspondence on the occurrence entered above (The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.). The Ministry has taken note of the matter. It is entered in the day-book under the reference above. The Council begs to point out that the form is in three copies and the town has one clerk. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours faithfully,
Town Clerk, The Town Council of Weinfeld
Received · 7 June 2026JUS/2026/0011
From The Town Council of Brennholt
Subject: An Act for the Better Regulation of Public Order
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your letter concerning An Act for the Better Regulation of Public Order, passed in the present session. The Ministry's officers have the Act and will act on it from the first of the month. The Council begs to point out that the form is in three copies and the town has one clerk. A reply within twenty-eight days would be appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Clerk to the Town Council, The Town Council of Brennholt
Sent · 23 June 2026JUS/2026/0014
To The Regional Court of Kesselhöh
Subject: The 215th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 36,000. The year's casualty roll is read. (19 June 2026)
Dear Colleague,
Further to our correspondence on the occurrence entered above (The 215th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 36,000. The year's casualty roll is read.). The matter is in the public record and the Ministry does not add to the public record. The Ministry asks for a certified copy of the judgment for its file. The Ministry regards the matter as closed.
Yours sincerely,
Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice
Sent · 29 June 2026JUS/2026/0015
Subject: The Gaming (Amendment) Act
Dear Colleague,
I refer to your letter concerning The Gaming (Amendment) Act. The Act is in force. The Ministry does not advise on its application; it applies it. The company is requested to submit the tender on the Ministry's form and not on its own. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours faithfully,
The Second Clerk
Received · 5 July 2026JUS/2026/0018
From The Regional Court of The Capital District
Dear Colleague,
I refer to your letter concerning the fees of the court for the year. The court asks whether the Ministry objects to the exhibit being returned to the party. A reply within twenty-eight days would be appreciated.
Yours faithfully,
Clerk of the Court, The Regional Court of The Capital District
Received · 7 July 2026JUS/2026/0021
Subject: The 215th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 36,000. The year's casualty roll is read. (19 June 2026)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I refer to your letter concerning the occurrence entered above (The 215th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square under clear skies. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 36,000. The year's casualty roll is read.). The matter is in the public record and the Ministry does not add to the public record. The Conference asks whether the Ministry has any observation on the minutes before they are printed. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours sincerely,
Clerk of the Conference, The Marschau Conference
Sent · 23 July 2026JUS/2026/0026
Subject: The Annual War Appropriation for 2026, 283,070,423 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session. (9 February 2026)
Dear Sir,
Further to our correspondence on the occurrence entered above (The Annual War Appropriation for 2026, 283,070,423 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.). The Ministry's officer attended. His report is on the file and is not for circulation. Your Ministry is asked to confirm that the sum is in its estimates and not in ours. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours sincerely,
Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice
Sent · 29 July 2026JUS/2026/0028
Subject: Nele Brenn becomes Speaker of the Assembly. (21 March 2026)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I refer to your letter concerning the occurrence entered above (Nele Brenn becomes Speaker of the Assembly.). The matter is in the public record and the Ministry does not add to the public record. The Minister asks that the matter be raised at the next meeting of Ministers and not before. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours faithfully,
Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice
Sent · 4 August 2026JUS/2026/0032
Subject: The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. (23 February 2026)
Dear Sir or Madam,
Further to our correspondence on the occurrence entered above (The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.). The Ministry's officer attended. His report is on the file and is not for circulation. The Minister asks that the matter be raised at the next meeting of Ministers and not before. The Ministry regards the matter as closed.
Yours faithfully,
Stefan Baum, Minister of Justice
Sent · 11 August 2026JUS/2026/0034
To The Royal Post of Schwartzistan
Subject: The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. (23 February 2026)
Dear Colleague,
I refer to your letter concerning the matter noted in the margin, namely: The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. The Ministry was not represented and has no observation to make beyond what is entered here. Your Ministry is asked to confirm that the sum is in its estimates and not in ours. Please quote the reference in all correspondence.
Yours faithfully,
The Second Clerk
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