SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

OFFICE OF THE CLERK

WASHINGTON, DC 20543

WILLIAM K. SUTER AREA CODE 202

CLERK OF THE COURT 479-3011

October 13, 1994

James F. Osterbur

2191 County Rd . 2500 E .

St . Joseph, IL 61873

RE: Osterbur v . United States

Petitioner: James F. Osterbur

The enclosed papers were received on October 13, 1994. These papers fail to comply with the Rules of this Court and are herewith returned.

You may seek review of a decision only by filing a timely petition for writ of certiorari. The papers you submitted are not construed to be a petition for writ of certiorari. Should you choose to file a petition for writ of certiorari, you must submit the petition within the 90 day time limit allowed under Rule 13 of the Rules of this Court. A Copy of the Rules of this Court and a sample petition for a writ of certiorari are enclosed.

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