J. M. & M. S. Browning 1718 Washington Avenue St. Louis 3, Attention: Sir: Our records Bond for Missouri Mr. Dear Company Goddard indicate that you have on file in this the Entry of Merchandise, customs $100,000.00, dated March 22, 1950, for 21, dates inclusive. This bond 1951, both Missouri the office Form a General Term in the of 7595, period March 22, on at the port is file sum 1950 to March of St. Louis, only. Pursuant to the provisions of Treasury decisions 52509, you are advised that this bond will become Nos. 52403, inoperative 52508 and on July 15, 1950 unless a for Form four copies of which revised “Stipulation customs are Form and consent enclosed, 7595; agreement is filed. however, we We customs do not have understand that copies the 7595”, of the essential difference between the bond currently in effect and the new revised Form 7595 is that the form currently in effect provides for the payment of liquidated damages under certain conditions, whereas Form 7595 provides for the payment of duties and/or be found due on shipments covered by the bond. The four copies of the stipulation should all be the new taxes executed, and revised which may the original and one copy should be returned to this office for transmittal to the Bureau of Customs for approval; two copies should be retained by you, one for your files and one for the files of the surety company. The surety should be the same company which is acting as surety on your bond that is now on file. In view of the fact that your present bond will become inoperative on July 15, 1950 unless the enclosed stipulation and consent agreement is filed, it is requested that you give this matter your prompt attention. Should there be any further information which you desire, please call at this office, or telephone and we shall endeavor to fully explain the procedure. Very (Signed) Enclosures truly yours, W. H. Massot Acting Collector of Customs