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 3996 Ante, p. 3985. Ante, pp. 3985, 3988. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [62 STAT. 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding, is the property which originally was transferred or designated for transfer to the Govern- ment of Belgium as defense articles of civilian utility no longer re- quired by the United States Army for its own uses, under the letter of October 19, 1945 [1] from the Secretary of State of the United States to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. 2. The term "maritime incidents", as used in paragraphs 2B (1) (a) and 7B of the Memorandum of Understanding, includes damages to shore structures, aids to navigation, and port installations, fixed or moveable, arising out of marine operations. I should appreciate it if you would advise me whether the foregoing is in accordance with the understanding of your Government. Sincerely yours, His Excellency Baron ROBERT SILVERCRUYS, Ambassador of Belgium. W. L. CLAYTON Acting Secretary of State The Belgian Ambassador to the Acting Secretary of State AMBASSADE DE BELGIQUE D.1121 No. 8122 WASHINGTON, September S4th, 1946 MY DEAR MR. SECRETARY: I have your letter of today's date setting forth your Government's understanding with respect to certain questions of interpretation re- lating to the language of the Memorandum of Understanding between our two Governments to be signed today. I am happy to advise you that the understanding of the Government of Belgium on these matters coincides with the understanding of your Government. Sincerely yours, The Honorable WnILAM L. CLAYToN, Acting Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. The Belgian Ambassador SILVERCKYrs The Acting Secretary of State to the Belgian Ambassador DEPArmnENT OF STATE WASHINGTON September £4, 1946 MY DEAR MR. AMBASSADoR: With reference to paragraph 2A (1) of the Memorandum of Under- Ante,. 398 . standing between our two Governments to be signed today, it is the Not printed. Ante, p. 3984.

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