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The Secretary of State to President Roosevelt 93
My Dear Mr. President: Unless renewed, the present commercial agreement with the Soviet Union will expire on August 5. We propose to extend it for another year and have it continue in force indefinitely thereafter, “unless superseded by a more comprehensive commercial agreement”, or until terminated on six months’ notice. In view of the possibilities suggested by Article VII of our master lend-lease agreement with the Soviet Union, it is believed that it would be desirable to include in the renewal notes the words quoted above.
I should appreciate being informed whether you approve renewal of the agreement in this form.
Faithfully yours,
- Memorandum returned by the President with the notation: “CH OK FDR”.↩