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April 22, 19^3 Major William F. Ashe, M. C., Armored Force Medical Research Laboratory, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Lear Billi I was glad to get your letter of April 19, with the attached letter from Lr. Peck. The question he has raised is an interesting one. However, I am not much impressed by his statement of fact, although I would like very much to see his figures. Certainly in my experience, coronary disease is uncommon among laborers, whether lead workers or other wise. I do not remember of our having had a case of coronary disease among the people tinder our observation. However, I shall make some inquiry to see whether I am mistaken. "Under separate cover I am sending you a half dozen of the reprints, which as you see include all of the articles If you have any additional requests for reprints, I shall be glad either to supply them to you or to send them out for you If you would prefer to forward the requests to me. I suppose you have little temptation to come to Cincinnati in your odd moments, now that Mrs. Ashe is with you. However if you should get a chance, come in to see me. It has been a long time since we have had a chance to talk together. Best regards to yourself and your family. Sincerely yours. RAK ef Robert A.'Kehoe-, M. D. K 0013763 .OpJra; vj .>--"UnJTJ.py&.1 ti, - " vcr;' 11 Fort "Knox,; Kentucky J3CRAT0HY April T O 19 13 Dr. Robert A. Kehoe Kettering Laboratory College of Lledicine University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Dear Bob: The enclosed is a nice letter from one of: the doctors at Anaconda. I wrote him saying that I didn't know the answer to his first question and was quite interested in the second; have never tried it, but suspect it .might be a useful differential sign. Since I've net seen this article except in original draft I v;ould -appreciate a reprint if you have any, hives. "he remain busy as the one arm paper hanger with the lersonal regards. >/ KTLLIAL F. ASICS ajor, Kedical Corps 1 Snel. KFA/elr 001S764 N19893.01 In t e r n a t io n a l Sme l t in g a n d Re f in in g Co mp a n y Tooele Plant, Department of Safety Tooele, Utah Dr. William F. Ashe Kettering Laboratory, College of Hedieire, Univ. of Cineinnatti, Ohio April 7, 1943 Dear Doctor; ' Have just finished your article 11 Industrial -^ead Poisoning as a Clinical Syndrome", an enjoyed it very much. I have had the care of men in a lead smelter for twenty five years and feel* that your work covers the ground better than any that J. have read. There are two things I would like to ask you. In your experience,.is coronary disease more frequent in lead workers thajn other forms of manual labor? Doctors' Alice Hamilton and Aub say no, but,i ny records show'an increase. Another sign to which I put some importance; a case of colic may show point tenderness, but if you place your hand flat on the abdomen and exert quite a bit of pressure, the lead colicsufferer remarks of his own accord, "That feels better",- .j Again let me express my appreciation for the fine article. Sincerely yours. 0019765 N19893.02