811.5034/170

The Secretary of State to the Swiss Minister (Peter)

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of January 8, 1935, presenting the views of your Government concerning the interpretation of the meaning of the word “citizen” in Article 2 of Paragraph 2 of the Convention of Friendship and Commerce between the Swiss Confederation and the United States of America, signed November 25, 1850. The statements contained in your note will receive the Department’s careful consideration.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:
R. Walton Moore