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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF" THE

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
WASHINGTON
ADDRESS DF'F'ICIAL CORRESPONDENCE
TD THE BOARD

1\;a.y

3. 1941

Dear Sir:
There is enclosed for your information
a copy of a letter to one Federal Reserve Bank
in response to an inquiry regarding the method of
reporting on Daily Balance Sheet, Form 34, certain
transactions in connection with Defense Savings
Bonds.

E~ 1. Smead, Chief,
Division of Bank Operations

Enclosure
TO THE PRESIDENTS OF ALL
EXCEPT MINNEAPOLIS

FEDERAT.~

RESERVE BANKS

May 1, 1941.

Mr.
5
Vice President and Secretary,
Federal Reserve Bank of
Dear Mr.
Reference is made to your letter of April 24,
regarding the method of reporting on Daily Balance Sheet,
Form 34, certain transactions in connection with Defense
Savings Bonds.
It is suggested that the stock of unissued Defense Savings Bonds be included on the reverse of Form
34 in the item 11 0ther custodies held as Fiscal Agent of
the United States." It is also suggested that collateral
security deposited by issuing agents and Series E Defense
Savings Bonds on consignment be reported on the reverse
of the form following the printed collateral and custodies
items as shown below:
Defense Bonds on consignment
Collateral - Issuing Agents
Very truly yours,
(Signed)

E. 1. Smead

E. 1. Smead, Chief,
Division of Bank Operations