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 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAI. connection, you will recall that the problem of locating looted secu- rities was discussed. We appreciate the fact that your Government will consider sympathetically this problem and such procedures as the Allied Governments may subsequently propose to you for the purpose of facilitating the location of such securities. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of our most distinguished consideration. SEYMOUR J RUBIN ChiefoDelegation of United States CHRISTIAN VALENSI Chief of FrenchDelegation FRANCIS W MCCOMBE Chief of Delegation of United Kingdom Justice EMIL SANDSTROM Chief of Swedish Delegation The Chief of the Swedish Delegation to the Chiefs of the Allied Delegations WASHINGTON D.C. July 18, 1946 GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date in the following terms: "During the course of the discussions which have been concluded concerning German property in Sweden, you advised us of the pro- cedures in effect in Sweden for the restitution of property located in Sweden which was looted by Germany or its nationals. You made known to us the fact that these procedures, as established by Swedish law of June 29, 1945 (No. 520), provide a simple and inexpensive method by which victims of spoliation may obtain restitution of their property in Sweden. "We wish to express our appreciation of these procedures which we have confidence the Government of Sweden will continue. In this connection, you will recall that the problem of locating looted securities was discussed. We appreciate the fact that your Govern- ment will consider sympathetically this problem and such pro- cedures as the Allied Governments may subsequently propose to you for the purpose of facilitating the location of such securities." Esira.tion of Swed- I confirm that the above law will continue to be in force for the time being but that it will expire on July 1, 1947, unless extended. I also confirm the willingness of the Swedish Government to cooperate, in particular, in locating looted securities within the framework of Swedish legislation and within the limits of practical possibilities. 3196

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