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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [58 STAT. Apr. 17, May 22, July 22 27 Oct 24, 1942; Sept. 7, Oct. 18,1944 Agreement between the United States of America and Mexico respecting a [E. A. 4431 fisheries mission. Effected by exchanges of communications dated at Mexico April 17, May 22, July 22 and 27 and October 24, 1942. And exchange of notes dated September 7 and October 18, 1944 amending and extending the agreement. The American Ambassador to the Mezican Acting Ministerfor Foreign Affairs EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA No. 138 Mexico, D.F., April 17, 1942 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to previous correspondence regarding the assignment to Mexico of Mr. Milton J. Lindner, of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the United States Department of the Interior. My Government, it being understood that the preliminary work has now been completed, has directed me to suggest to Your Excellency the development of subsequent operations through a proposed memo- randum agreement. Under this agreement, the cooperative study would be continued with a view to the formulation, through biological and statistical research, of a plan for the administration, regulation, and scientific management of the shrimp and other marine fisheries of Mexican waters which would serve to increase the fisheries food supply and protect it against depletion, to increase efficiency of fisheries operations and to improve the livelihood of those engaged in the fishing enterprise. I have the honor to submit to Your Excel- lency a proposed memorandum agreement covering the suggested organization of the cooperative work to be undertaken in accordance with this project. My Government has directed me to report, as soon as possible, whether this project would meet with the approval of Your Excel- lency's Government. Please accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration. GEORGE S. MESSERSMITH Enclosure: Memorandum Agreement. His Excellency Sefior JAIME TORRES BODET Acting MinisterforForeign Affairs, Mexico, D.F.

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