81. Editorial Note
On April 29, American and Jordanian representatives exchanged a series of notes regarding economic assistance. In response to a Jordanian request for economic and technical aid, the United States agreed to assure the “freedom” of Jordan and to maintain its “economic and political stability” and agreed to extend $10 million in economic assistance. The proposed aid was to be provided in Mutual Security aid funds and not under funds approved for use by the Richards mission. Telegram 1542 to Amman, April 27, a joint State– ICA message, authorized the exchange of notes, transmitted the text of an approved announcement, and provided additional instructions as to the use of funds. (Department of State, Central Files, 785.5–MSP/4–2757) The text of the notes were transmitted in telegram 1466 from Amman, April 29. (Ibid., 785.5–MSP/4–2957) See also 8 UST 1064.