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 62 STAT.] NORWAY-MUTUAL AID SETTLEMENT-FEB. 24, 1948 I should appreciate receiving confirmation that this is also the under- standing of the Government of the United States. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consid- eration. His Excellency GEORGE C. MARSHALL, Secretary of State. W. MUNTHE MORGENSTIERNE Ambassador of Norway The Secretary of State to the Norwegian Ambassador DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON Feb 24 1948 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to refer to your note dated February 24, 1948, in which you inquire whether it is the understanding of the Government of the United States that the agreement which is about to be signed between our two Governments regarding settlement of Lend-Lease, Plan A and certain claims does not affect obligations arising under the "Tripartite Agreement" and the "Quadripartite Agreements" de- scribed in your note. I am pleased to advise you that your understanding is also the under- standing of the Government of the United States. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consid- eration. G. C. MARSHALL His Excellency WILHELM MUNTHE DE MORGENSTIERNE, Ambassador of Norway. Obligations arising under Tripartite and Quadripartite Agree- ments. 1859

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