501.AC/3–1146
The Secretary of State to the Governor of the State of New York ( Dewey )
My Dear Governor Dewey: In connection with the establishment of the temporary headquarters of the United Nations in New York City and the possible establishment of the permanent headquarters in Westchester County, New York, a number of questions will arise regarding the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, the members of its Secretariat and Delegates of the Member States.
The International Organization Immunities Act grants certain privileges and immunities which have been made applicable to the United Nations by the Executive Order of February 19, 1946. Copies of the Act and of the Order are enclosed. The Act applies, for the most part, only to relief from provisions of federal law. There will undoubtedly be some questions that will have to be considered regarding relief from the operation of state and local requirements. I would greatly appreciate it if you would authorize your Attorney General to discuss this matter with representatives of the Secretary General and officials of the Department.
Sincerely yours,