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usjf -2- J (A) Whether the fibrosis resulting from exposure to asbestos dust is occasioned by the silicon con tent of the asbestos or by its fibrous structure. (5) Whether the presence of "asbestos bodies* has any diagnostic significance. It is also our under standing that these experiments will require approximately three years, which will mean that they will not be concluded until about the end of the year 1939; and that they will cost ?5>0OQ annually, or a total of $15*000. It is our further understanding that the results obtained will be considered the property of those who are advanc ing the required funds, who will deternlne whether, to what extent and in what manner they shall be made public. In the event it is deemed desirable that the results be made public, the manuscript of your study will be submitted...to us for approval prior to publica tion. I shall appreciate your advising me if the foregoing accurately expresses the proposition you had In mind. Also, let me know the manner in which you would like to have the funds ad vanced to you. Would you, for example, desire to have $1250 paid quarterly in advance, or Just what arrangement would suit you best? Any method you suggest will be satisfactory. Since the experiments are being underwritten by a rela tively large group, it has been suggested that, as a matter of con venience, any communications regarding the work be adaressed to me and I will, where necessary, communicate the contents thereof to i*r. Simpson and the other parties. You will be provided with funds by either Johns-Danville Corporation or Raybestos-Hanhattan, Incor porated and we or tney will secure from the other parties their rata contribution. I will advise you later of the names of the other con tributing parties. I shall appreciate your informing me at the earliest possible moment whether the arrangement as outlined herein meets with your approval. Sincerely yours, V3:T Vandiver 5Brrown General Attorney 004738 SPNY 000462