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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OTHER THAN TREATIES [55 STAT. 63 Stat.. M . and Canada signed on November 17, 1938, that the Government of the United States continue to allocate the tariff quota on cattle weighing 700 pounds or more each throughout the calendar year 1942 in accordance with the basis of allocation effective during the calendar year 1941. I have the honor to inform you that your request is receiving the attention of the appropriate agencies of this Government, and I will communicate with you further as soon as possible. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. For the Secretary of State: DEAN ACHESON The Honorable LEIGHTON G. MCCARTHY, K.C., Minister of Canada. The Secretary of State to the CanadianMinister DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON December 27, 1941 SIR: I have the honor to refer again to your note no. 665 of October 31, 1941 in which the request is made, under the provisions of the trade agreement between the United States of America and Canada signed 53 stat. 234. on November 17, 1938, that the Government of the United States continue to allocate the tariff quota on cattle weighing 700 pounds or more each in 1942 on the basis of allocation effective during 1941. I have the honor to inform you that on December 22, 1941 the President issued a proclamation directing the continuance of the allocation during the calendar year 1942, unless the proclamation is subsequently modified, on the same basis as that effective during 1941. Copies of a press release with regard to the issuance of this proclamation are enclosed. You will of course recognize that during the coming year circum- stances may arise which may make a change in the basis or system of allocation necessary or desirable, and that consequently no assurance can be given that the existing allocation will be maintained on the present basis throughout 1942 or during subsequent years. Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. For the Secretary of State: DEAN ACHESON The Honorable LEIGHTON G. MCCARTHY, K.C., Minister of Canada. 1392