WNT Chapter II, Part III, Section I, d, clarified early?

WNT Chapter II, Part III, Section I, d, clarified early?

What would be the response if the RN shortly after WNT send the USN a note to 'clarify' the meaning of (Chapter II, Part III, Section I, (d)) in regards to the Lexingtons? They suggest they are happy with the understanding that the US has that it would allow the new ship to have a total of 3,000t 'modifications' all added at the start of its life. (I assume I am getting the US interpretation right?)

I assume that the USN accepts the note? What alternatives would they have to cut L&S down by 3,000t or openly lie?

They then have 38,000t to play with for the Nelson class, how would they change, I'm assuming speed how much more would it buy? How would the USN and IJN then react?
 
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