824.24/9–544
The Secretary of State to the Bolivian Chargé ( Dorado )
Sir: I transmit herewith two copies of a statement prepared by the Foreign Economic Administration and supporting schedules5 reporting charges made against the Government of Bolivia for the period from April 1, 1944 through July 31, 1944 covering articles transferred to the Government of Bolivia in accordance with the terms of the Lend-Lease Agreement signed on December 6, 1941 by the representatives of the United States of America and the Government of Bolivia.
It will be noted that the amount of the charges under reference is $8,057.09. It will be noted further that the total charges made [Page 509] through July 31, 1944 for all defense articles transferred to the Government of Bolivia aggregate the grand total of $2,506,294.99.
The Department will submit at a later date an additional statement prepared by the Foreign Economic Administration which will report similar charges made subsequent to July 31, 1944 and which do not appear in the enclosed statement.
In its note of July 13, 1944 the Department indicated that the reimbursement installment in the amount of $450,000 which represents the appropriate percentage due from the Government of Bolivia on defense articles already delivered, could be effected by the Government of Bolivia in the form of a check made payable to the “Treasurer of the United States of America”. However, it would be appreciated if instead the check could be made payable to the “Treasurer of the United States, for the Account of the Foreign Economic Administration.” It would be appreciated if the check were sent to this Department for appropriate disposition.
For reasons of military security may I request that the enclosed schedules be treated by your Government on a most confidential basis.
Accept [etc.]
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