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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [60 STAT. (ii) It is understood that for casualties occurring on or after November 1, 1945, the United States Navy will not require legal 66St". Im. aid under Article IV of the Agreement or supplemental under- standings. (iii) It has been further agreed that the continued operation of 66 tat. 170. the Knock-for-Knock Agreement will be without prejudice to the possible adoption by the shipping authorities of our respective Governments of new policies in relation to the disposition of vessels, changes in status, and changes in insurance arrangements. 4. I have the honour to suggest that, if the above statement of the agreement reached is concurred in by the Government of the United States, this note and your acknowledgment of it shall be considered as constituting, on the date of your acknowledgment, an Agreement between the two Governments for the continued operation of the M56t..17. Knock-for-Knock Agreement of December 4, 1942, modified as is re- quired as a result of the termination of mutual wartime arrangements. I have the honour to be, with the highest consideration, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant HALIFAX The Honourable JAMEs F. BYRNES, Secretary of State of the United States, Washington, D. C. The Acting Secretary of State to the BritishAmbassador DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON May 7 1946 ExciuEL.NY: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note no. 174 of March 25, 1946, setting forth the agreement reached by representa- tives of our two Governments in informal discussions concerning 56 Stat. 1780 . modifications of the Knock-for-Knock Agreement of December 4, 1942 made necessary by the termination of mutual aid arrangements. The agreement set forth in the note accords with my understanding of the matter and may be regarded as in effect from the date of this acknowledgment. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest con- sideration. DEAN ACHESON Acting Secretary of State His Excellency The Right Honorable THE EARL OF HALIFAX, K.G ., British Ambassador.

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