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August 25 1932 Mr. A. E. Mittnacht Ethyl Gasoline Corporation Bhrysler Building Hew York City Hew York Dear Mr* Mittnacht: I enclose herewith both the original and a copy of a letter which I have written to Mr. Hartman concerning an alleged case of lead poisoning at Fairmont, West Virginia. Since I do not have Mr. Hartman*a address, I would appreciate it if you would address the envelope to him and forward the original letter. Very truly yours, KAK:IS August gS* 1932 Mr* W# # Hartman Vies President Gulf Hafining Company - ' Dear Sr* Hartman* ,' ' Your letter of July 15th addressed to the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation referred to an alleged case of lead poisoning reported to you by your Mr* A* L* Henry at Fairmont* West Virginia* "% -1 '. . - v S J The natter was investigated by a repre sentative of the Ethyl Gasoline C o r p o r a t ^ u ^ h o reported that the individual who was sick* one had had lead poisoning as a result of painting* His physician had advised him to Stay away from Ethyl Gasoline for he would be unable to affect a cure in his condition* This was apparently the only connection of the illness with Ethyl Gasoline* The somewhat vague description of the raan*s illness suggests a ve r y considerable doubt as to its being lead poisoning* in any case the man is re covering rapidly according to the report and since there is no reason to associate his illness with Ethyl Gasoline, it does not see advisable to have it further investigated* I have not considered it.-;either necessary or-wise to have any member of the medical staff of the Corporation look into this cse* On the other hand, if any further develop ments occur, I should be glad to take any action which seems advisable at that tiste* Thus 1 would appreciate your in forming rae if anything further comes of the matter* Very truly yours, x:.-. HAEjIS