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3198 To the CHIEFS OF THE ALLIED DELEGATIONS Repatriation of cer- tain Germans. EMIL SANDSTROM. Chief of Swedish Delegation The Chiefs of the Allied Delegations to the Chief of the Swedish Delegation WASHINGTON, D.C. July 18, 1946 DEAR JUSTICE SANDSTROM: In connection with the understanding we have reached, the Allied Delegations requested that the Swedish Government take all appropri- ate steps to expedite and complete the repatriation of obnoxious Germans now in Sweden. In this connection, the Allied Delegations have noted with satisfac- tion the steps already taken. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of our most distinguished consideration. SEYMOUR J RUBIN Chief of Delegation of United States CHRISTIAN VALENSI Chief of French Delegation FRANCIS W MCCOMBE Chief of Delegation of United Kingdom Justice EMIL SANDSTR6M Chief of Swedish Delegation INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [61 STAT. held outside of Sweden by or through Swedish nationals or institu- tions. The Allied Delegations pointed out that the uncovering of such assets can only take place with the cooperation and assistance of the Government of Sweden. "It is therefore requested that the Government of Sweden take appropriate action through census and other means to identify such German assets as may be held outside Sweden by or through Swedish nationals or institutions and to make this information available to the Allied Governments." I wish to advise you that my Government will take steps for the uncovering of such property. Information about such property will be given in the way foreseen for information about German property in Sweden. Accept, Gentlemen, the renewed assurances of my most distin- guished consideration.