031 Byrd South Polar Expedition/177
The Secretary of State to the British Ambassador (Lindsay)
Excellency: I have received your note No. 402 dated December 27, 1934, concerning the British claim to sovereignty over the Ross Dependency. It is noted that His Majesty’s Government in New Zealand have no objection to the proposed visit of Mr. Anderson.
The Government of the United States considers that no useful purpose would be served by a discussion at this time of the questions raised in your note. In the circumstances, I consider it desirable merely to reaffirm the statement contained in my note of February 24, 1934, to the effect that the United States reserves all rights which this country or its citizens may have with respect to the matter.
Accept [etc.]