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• • CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OFFICE PROVINCE OF SAINT JOSEPH OF THE CAPUCHIN ORDER 1534 Arch Street - Berkeley, California 94708 (415) 841-2229 Mr. Hamish Maxwell, Chairman Philip Morris Companies, Inc. 120 Park Avenue - New York, New York 10017 Dear Mr. Maxwell: November 7, 1989 We have.been in correspondence with Philip Morris many years regarding its production of cigarettes, especially concerned about health-hazards connected to smoking. Our requests for dialog on the matter have not been heard by management. The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order has been owner of at least 40 shares of Philip Morris Companies, Inc. stock well over a year. Under separate cover you will receive the date of purchase and the exact shares after the recent split. I hereby notify you, as Corporate Responsibility Agent for the Province of St. Joseph, of our intention to submit the enclosed "Change in the Articles of Incorporation" share- holder resolution for consideration and action by the shareholders at the next annual meeting, and for inclusion in our Company's_proxy statement, in accordance with Rule 14-A-8 of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. enc. SEC ICCR Sincerely yours, ~ (Rev) Michael H Crosb OFMCap Corporate Responsibli y Agent O ~ ~ GXU (Z:) ~ ~