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(COPY) PLAINTIFFS EXHIBIT Ootofc.oo December 21, i?34 Dr. A. J. Lanza, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1 Madison Avenue, >!evr York City. Dear Dr. Lanza: I an handing you herewith the gaile7 proof of ycur preliminary study entitled "Effects of Inhalation of Asbestos Dust upon the i-urgs of Asbestos 'Workers". I am also enclosing copy of Mr. Hobart's letter to me of Deceaber 15th which contains his comments as to certain aspects of the study that he considers undesirable from the industry viewpoint. I trust that 70U Trill give his comments and suggestions, as well as those mentioned in my letter of December 10th, your most serious consideration. I am sure that you understand fully that no one in our organization is suggesting for a moment that you alter by one Jot or tittle any scientific facts or inevitable conclusions revealed or justi fied by your preliminary survey. Ail re ask is that all of the favorable aspects of the survey be included and that none of the unfavorable be unintentionally pictured in darker' tones than the circumstances Justify. I feel confident re can depend upon you and Dr. McConnell to give us this "break'1 and mine and Mr. Hobart's suggestions are presented in this spirit. Sincerely yours. Vandiver Brown Attorney 04037048