To: Erich Klugmann of the VWA

[Karst]

Mr Klugmann, I've been reviewing your message and have prepared a response.
Please note that this is a personal position and does not necessarily reflect ALG company policy. Needless to say, nobody else knows about this.

I certainly share certain concerns about the state of affairs in Rheinland with the Bundschuh party.
Specifically, these include the veneration of the Kanzler in a quasi-religious fashion, the influence of the Military and MND on policy, and of course the main reason for your existence - the lack of notable changes in regards to workers' rights in many sectors since the Popular Revolt.
I support your desire to change this, and I find the lack of political freedom, which nobody can deny, very worrying.

However....what I do not support is attacks on civilians who for the most part are victims, rather than perpetrators of this situation.
So while I am not averse to supporting your political arm, I'm hesitant to directly support your militant wing.
I would offer to lobby the government on your behalf, but I'm afraid although ALG is enjoying unprecedented business, our leverage is fairly limited.

If there is something specific on a diplomatic level you think we could help with, I will see what I can do.
Likewise, if there are specific, non-military goods you require, we may be able to arrange something.

All that having been said, I'm willing to negotiate a monthly credit transfer.
I just want to emphasize that this shouldn't be seen as a mere bribe, but as support for the political aim of your struggle, although of course I cannot control how exactly you spend it. I'll have you make a suggestion for specifics.

As for the second part, of course we greatly appreciate this offer of "peace", so to speak, as well as the offer to lobby other revolutionary groups.
We don't have a general problem with the Red Hessians - apart from individuals that have taken to indiscriminate piracy - and I believe Nelly was involved in negotiations with the LWB as well.

Sadly, my experience with the Unioners confirms what you said, they are nothing more than pirates now. We have no intention to deal with them.

I hope that covers everything for now. I await your response.

Lena out.

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