857.014/11
The Norwegian Minister (Bryn) to the Secretary of State
Mr. Secretary of State: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency’s note, dated April 2, 1924, relating to a statement made by Mr. H. H. Hammer, the American representative of Captain Roald Amundsen, to the effect that Captain Amundsen would not lay claim to any new lands discovered on behalf of the Norwegian Government, and that an American officer could claim it for the American Government, which statement Mr. Hammer had made without the authorization of Captain Amundsen.
In thanking Your Excellency for the communication which you have been good enough to address me, I beg to add that I have not failed to transmit the same to my Government.
Please accept [etc.]