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1598 INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [55 STAT. " (5) The United States and British authorities will collaborate to prevent their respective mails, in the Leased Areas or in the Territories in which they are located, being used prejudicially to the security of the other. "(6) There will be no examination of official mail of either Government by the other under any conditions. "2. If your Excellency's Government agrees to this under- standing, I would suggest that the present Note and your reply to that effect be regarded as placing it on record." 2. In reply, I have the honour to inform your Excellency that the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- ern Ireland agree to this understanding, and, in accordance with your Excellency's suggestion, your Excellency's Note and this reply will be regarded as placing on record the understanding between the two Governments in this matter. I have the honour to be, With the highest consideration, Your Excellency's obedient Servant, WINSTON S. CHJUROHILL His Excellency The Honourable JOHN GILBERT WINANT, &c., &c., &c.