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The Secretary of State to the Greek Minister ( Simopoulos )

The Secretary of State presents his compliments to the Minister of Greece, and has the honor to refer to the Minister’s note No. 1607 of December 20, 1927, in which he states that his Government desires to conclude with the Government of the United States a convention pertaining to alcoholic beverages on board ships flying the Greek flag.

The Secretary of State is pleased to inform the Minister that the Government of the United States is disposed to conclude with the Government of Greece a convention pertaining to alcoholic beverages on board ships flying the Greek flag, similar in its provisions to Conventions which the United States has concluded with other countries in respect of vessels flying their flags. A draft of such a Convention in duplicate is enclosed herewith for the consideration of the Government of Greece.16

  1. Draft not printed.