/ merit of the United States to be represented at a conference to convene at London on February 21, 1939 for the purpose of considering an international convention exempting from customs and other duties liquid fuel and lubricants used by civil aircraft in international operations, and to courteous invitation* I am now pleased to inform you that the President has approved the appointment of the following named persons as delegates on the part of the United States to attend the conference: David Williamson, Second Secretary, American Embassy, London; Sidney J* Kennedy, United States Treasury Attache*, London* Mr* V. A. L* Mallet, G. M. <*., Ambassador / I Departments note of December 17, 1938 aocepting the British Charge d'Affaires ad interim* -2- Ambassador Kennedy has also been given authority to sign on the part of the United States in the event that an international convention is concluded. I She American Embassy at London has been requested to apprise the appropriate British officials of the foregoing. Accept, Sir, the renewed assuranoes of my high con- sideration. For the Secretary of State: 579*6 AE 1/35