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ir * January 24, 19 T4. Mr. T. IU- A. Bevan, Ethyl Export Corporation, Abford House, Victoria, London, S.W. 1, England. 'i .' Bear Mr. Sevan: Last week I had an extended discussion with Sr. Kehoe, Dr* Edgar, and Mr. Mittnacht regarding the natter of patent working and general sedieal control in Europe-- primarily outside of Great Britain. * At the conclusion I suggested to I'r. Hence that he write a letter regarding the patent workings and a separate one on the general medical control phase* 1 just received the latter and enclose a. cony here with. * .' Dr. Kehoe has very definite views as to the advisability of getting a man such as described by him in the second paragraph on page two* He and I think that it light be possible to get an Englishman working in one of the more important Continental universities and who can speak French and German? or perhaps a Swiss who can speak French, German and English, who would be more acceptable than either a Frenchman cr an Italian or a German because of certain nationalistic prejudices,.with which you are more familiar than- we are. However, his standing and .ability along the lines Pr. Kehoe refers to-- namely, a combination of physician sand .experimental 'worker-- sight well outweigh any narrow question of nationality. Fh&t we are trying to get is someone to be in charge of the Continental end of it from a medical standpoint, who sight have a background such as Dr* Kehoe had when he came with us-- which was that of s physician and college professor interested in the effect of the metals on the human system, with enthusiasm for experi ments along hygienic lines**~aad who would be able to combine his own particu lar line of work with ours? one whose integrity will be beyond question in the ascertainment of the truth, as well as the earnest interest to find out and develop the true facts whether they be exactly what re want or not. \ \\i - It was my thought, and I ara sure Dr* Kehoe agrees, that when and if we are able to get such a person, he should work in very close contact with you and your office, although it would seem desirable that he be very centrally located on the. Continent-- but that, 1 take it, would not be set down as an abso lute necessity. It may well be that ire could get the type of man we want connected with oas of the British universities, who would fill the bill more adair&bly than one located on the Continent, filis whole subject is one deserving of serious attention on your and our part, and your close cooperation and suggestions are most cordially invited* . ;^ '*' . kB 0001169