Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 63 Part 3.djvu/418

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63STAT.] UNITED KINGDOM-NAVAL AND AIR BASES-SBPT. 19, 1949 Agreement between the United States of America and the United Kingdom September 19,19 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland respecting leased naval and air IT. I A S.'19l bases, modifying application of the agreement of March 27, 1941, to Trinidad. Effected by exchange of notes signed at Washington September 19, 1949; entered into force September 19, 1949. The Acting Secretary of State to the British Ambassador )EPATr ENT oF STATE WASBHNGTON Sep 19 1949 ExcEzU crr: I have the honor to refer to discussions which took place in Port of Spain in June, 1947, and subsequently, for the purpose of settling, in accordance with the provisions of the Leased Naval and Air Bases Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America signed March 27th; 1941, certain outstanding " sat. 16. matters arising out of the establishment of the United States Air Force Base in Trinidad. The enclosed document which has been drawn up as the result of these discussions embodies the understanding of this Government with reference to the matters set forth therein. If it likewise reflects the view of the Government of the United Kingdom, it is suggested that the present note and its enclosure together with Your Excel- lency's note in reply thereto, be regarded as placing the understand- ing in effect. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. JAMES E. WeB Acting Secretaryof State Enclosure: Agreement His Excellency The Right Honorable Sir OLIVER SHEWEI. FRANKS, K.C .B ., C.B.E . British Ambassador. 2723