501. Editorial Note

On February 26, 1962, Ambassador Merchant met with Canadian Foreign Minister Green, who said that lack of progress on the Law of the Sea Convention could become an issue in Canada’s national elections. Merchant replied that he would report on the Canadian Government’s concerns. In telegram 815 from Ottawa, Merchant requested, “Would appreciate early report present status.” On February 28 the Department replied, “Under Secretary seeing Ambassador Heeney tomorrow. Department will report later.” (National Archives and Records Administration, RG 59, Central Files 1960–63, 399.731/9–161)