July Mr. John Re a Mr... 1932 Rafter, 74 Trinity Plece, New York City, Ne = Dear 2, Ye ae Rafter: Yours of July ist just received. .I think it very well covers the situation except that you did not mention your fee for handling the case. If you will plesse give me this information, I shall promptly refer you the of matter our You .to Oeden for in the matter. crobably not hed decision have the other matters As planned, I met veyor of the Port his Deputies. discussion, an after opportumity which we shall to write us advise reearding which you were soine to cover in a sepsrsete letter. the Colleetor, tie Assistant Collector arid. the’ Sure of New York, after which we met the Appraiser. and — The appraiser's office gave us every consideration. We had two conferences with them. At the first conference I expleine? what we wanted to time, with a little do we discussed the and result that the the time. in which to discuss matter Appraiser the beck and forth for some little suggested that they be given matter and better inform then- selves before expressing a definite opinion on the subject. The second conference was held several hours later thet day with the result outlined in the enclosed. copy of letter to the Appraiser. We felt that it would be well to.not only confirm our wunderstemdine of their opinion, but make approve of this development end they were very al court cases a record action. thot we situation as well and J trust you definite in their attitude on the matter; citing severto substantiate their position. A case involving the importation of saddles is are doubtless femiliar. Aweiting of the You will note that their position is a new did not discuss this possibility, however, your. further the one they mentioned most, with whith you | advice, I am Sincerely General yours, Mana zer