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E5TABUSHED 1802 E. I. d u Po n t d e N e mo u r s 51 C o mp a n y Wil min g t o n , De l a w a r e M E D IC A L D I R E C T O R 'S O F F I C E July 30, 1940 Dr. Willard Maehle Kettering Laboratory University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio Dear Bill: Thanks for your report of July 23 relative to the situation at Baton Rouge as contrasted to that at the Dye Works. Personally, I am firmly convinced that a great deal of our excretion results are dependent upon the possibilities which arise out of the smelter stacks as they are at the present time. I am further of the opinion that we should wait until this condition has been corrected under the proposed plan before we consider making any further improvements. I have been very much concerned about this condition for a long time but have been advised on repeated occasions that the amount of lead coming out of these stacks was insignificant. This, unfortunately, was purely a guess as more recent observations have indicated. I do believe that a large percentage of our potential difficulties will be re lieved when this condition is taken care of. .I will be glad to discuss this further with you when you come to Wilmington. Yours very truly, MEDICAL DIVISION GHGMGL G. K. Gehrnann, M. D Medical Director N9545