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(ccrr) December 21, 1934 Dr. A. J. Lanza, \!ctropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1 `'.zdison Avenue, Kew Yorl: City. tear Dr. Lanza I an handing you herewith the galley proof of your preliminary study entitled "Effects of Inhalation of Asbestos "ust upon the 4ungs of Asbestos rorkers". I an also enclosing copy of Hr. Hobart*s letter to me of December 15th which contains his comments as to certain aspects of the study that he considers undesirable fron the industry viewpoint. I trust that you Trill give bis comments and suggestions, as well as those mentioned in r.y letter of Decenber 10th, your most serious consideration. I aa 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. All we ask is that all of the fnvorrble 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 we can depend upon you and Dr. VcConnell to give us this "break" and mine and Hr. Hobart's suggestions are presented in this spirit. Sincerely yours. Vandiver Brown Attorney 005214