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An a c o n d a Sa l e s Co mp a n y * pr o d u c t s al es 25 Broadway, New York 4, X.Y. MAR 2 71 Of f ic e o f t h e Pr e s id e n t Mr. R. A. Flaks, Chairman Nominat-'ng Committee for LIA Directors Dresser Minerals P. 0. Box 6504 Houston, Texas 77003 Dear Mr, Flake: Thank you for your letter of February 23rd suggesting my nominat'on as a Director of the Lead Institute Association. Having in mind the 'contributions that Directors of the Institute can make, I believe the interests of the Institute would be better served if we are represented by William J. Veenis, Vice President of the Anaconda Sales Company, and I therefore request- that you nominate him instead of me as a Director of the Institute. this -matter. Thank you very much for your consideration in Cordially yours', ' - /- / Herbert M. Weed HMW-.PH .jOt l&LsUrf PNYC 00011160 N11577