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 1253 55 STAT.] DENMARK-DEFENSE OF GREENLAND-APR. 9 ,1941 I share your view that the proposed agreement, arrived at after an open and friendly exchange of views, is, under the singularly unusual circumstances, the best measure to assure both Greenland's present safety and the future of the island under Danish Sovereignty. Furthermore, I am of the opinion that the terms of the agreement protect, as far as possible, the interests of the native population of Greenland whose welfare traditionally has been the paramount aim of Denmark's policy in Greenland. I, therefore, shall accept and sign the agreement as proposed, acting on behalf of His Majesty, the King of Denmark, in His capacity of Sovereign over Greenland, whose authorities in Greenland have con- curred herein. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you, Mr. Secretary of State, the assurances of my highest consideration. HENRIK KAUFFMANN The Honorable CORDELL HULL, Secretary of State, Department of State, Washington D. C. 278941-42-PT. II- --24

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