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 57 STAT.] CANADA-IMPORTATION PRIVILEGES- July 21, Oct. 29 1942 181 Nov. 9, 1942 1381 of which is prohibited, imported on first arrival for their personal use by Government employees of Canada other than diplomatic and con- sular officers, trade commissioners and assistant trade commissioners who are Canadian nationals and not engaged in any private occupa- tion for gain. I shall appreciate receiving confirmation that the Canadian Gov- ernment is prepared, reciprocally, to grant the same privileges to like American officers and employees, and, if this be the case, I suggest that this note and your reply thereto be considered as concluding the agree- ment on this subject between our two Governments, which shall remain in effect until terminated by either Government. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. PIERREPONT MOFFAT The Right Honorable The SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, Ottawa. The CanadianSecretaryof State for External Affairs to the American Minister DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS CANADA No. 155 OTTAWA, November 9, 1942. SIR, I have the honour to refer to your note No. 783 of October 29, 1942, regarding importation privileges for government officials and em- ployees. The Canadian Government agrees with the understandings set forth in your note which, with this note, shall be considered as concluding an agreement between our two Governments, which shall remain in effect until terminated by either Government. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. LAURENT BEAUDRY for Secretary of State for External Affairs. The UNITED STATES MINISTER TO CANADA, Legation of the United States of America, Ottawa. 81077--44- -PT. 11-47

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