497. Editorial Note
On November 8, 1961, Canadian Ambassador Heeney sent a letter to Secretary of State Rusk in which he expressed the hope that Rusk could “spare a few minutes to consider our request” and that Rusk would be willing to join with Canada in “a further confidential exploration of the prospects for a multilateral convention.” Rusk replied on November 17 that he had referred the question to the Legal Adviser for coordination and further action, and hoped that he could inform Heeney of his decision soon. (National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1960–63, 399.731/11–861)