760d.61/14
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Norway ( Schmedeman )
Sir: Referring to your despatch of April 23, No. 1533,3 and May 4, No. 1540, having regard to the Norwegian interest in possible negotiations between Soviet Russia and Finland relative to boundary lines, you are informed that it is the opinion of this Government that no arrangements made with the Soviet authorities can be valid unless and until sanctioned at some future time by some recognized Government of Russia. This is for your confidential information and guidance as it may not appear politic to raise this question with the Norwegian Government without a specific case in view of the Spitzbergen award.
I am [etc.]
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