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The French Ambassador (Bonnet) to the Secretary of State

[Translation]
No. 814

The French Ambassador to the United States presents his compliments to His Excellency the Secretary of State and, with reference to the note which the Acting Secretary of State, Mr. Acheson, was good enough to send him on September 19th regarding Clipperton [Page 795] Island, has the honor to inform him that he has reported the contents of this note to the French Government.

Mr. Henri Bonnet is happy to inform His Excellency, Mr. James F. Byrnes, that the French Government welcomes the decision taken by the American authorities and has duly appreciated the communication which has been made to it on this subject.

Mr. Henri Bonnet is happy to avail himself [etc.]