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56 STAT.] LIBERIA-EXCHANGE OF PUBLICATIONS-JAN . 15, 1942 Agreement between the United States of America and Liberia respecting January 5,MM the exchange of official publications. Effected by exchange of notes [E.A.s.2] signed January 16, 1942; effective January 15, 1942. The American Minister to the Liberian Secretary of State LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MONROVIA, LIBERIA No. 296 January15, 1942 EXCELLENCY: I have the honor to transmit herewith agreement to regulate the exchange of official publications between the Governments of the United States of America and Liberia, which agreement, effective from January 15, 1942, shall be in accordance with the following provisions: 1. The official exchange offices for the transmission of publica- tions shall be on the part of the United States of America, the Smithsonian Institution; and on the part of Liberia, the Depart- ment of State of Liberia. 2. The publications exchanged shall be received on behalf of the United States of America by the Library of Congress; and on behalf of Liberia by 1'] 3. The Government of the United States of America shall furnish regularly one copy of each of the publications included in the attached List No. 1. 12] 4. The Government of Liberia shall furnish regularly one copy of each of the official publications included on the attached List No. 2.[3] 5. Each party to the agreement shall bear the postal, railroad, steamship, and other charges arising in its own country. 6. Both parties express their willingness as far as possible to expedite shipments. 7. This agreement shall not be understood to modify any agree- ments concerning the exchange of official publications which may be in effect between departments or instrumentalities of the two Governments. I [Omission supplied in the Liberian note, post, p. 1420 .] 2 [See p. 1421 .] ' [For list as furnished by the Government of Liberia, see p. 1423 .] 1419