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 1485 60 STAT.] UNITED KINGDOM-PENICILLIN-JAN. 25, 1946 Agreement between the United States of America and the United King- JuTY 25. 1 dom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland respecting the exchange . LA.S.106 of information on penicillin. Effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington JanuaryA5, 1946; effective December 1, 1943. The Acting Secretary of State to the British Ambassador D]EPARTENT OF STATE WASHINGTrON January B6, 1946 EXCELENCYr: Referring to the conversations which have been in progress between representatives of the Government of the United States of America and representatives of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with a view to the conclusion of an agreement between the two Governments on the principles apply- ing to the exchange of information looking to the synthesis of penicil- lin, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that the Govern- ment of the United States of America is prepared to enter into an agreement in accordance with the text enclosed herewith. With particular reference to the provisions in Article II of the Po, .lP agreement, it is the understanding of the Government of the United States of America that the agreement is intended to and, when made effective, does confirm and formalize the terms on which, during the period December 1, 1943 to October 31, 1945, inclusive, scientific in- formation pertaining to the purification, structure, or synthesis of penicillin, or a therapeutic equivalent, has been interchanged, to the same extent as though the agreement had been concluded and brought into force on the date of the commencement of that period. Upon the receipt of a note from Your Excellency indicating that the agreement is acceptable to the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of the United States of America will consider the agreement to be concluded and, in accordance with Article VI thereof, the agreement will be deemed p. "O. to have become effective on December 1, 1943. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest con- sideration. DEAN AcEiSON Acting Secretary of State Enclosure: Text of agreement. His Excellency The Right Honorable the EABL or HATIFAX, K. G ., British Ambassador.

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