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Kovesiber 3* 1937 Mr* John Bchaefer Ethyl Gasoline Corporation Boat 688 Wilmington, Dolanare Boar Johns I bar looked ever Mr, Colvin*s report of October 9th on the situation of the Bow Chemical Company at Midland, and I have also noted your coi&nenta# I think you ar right In that e should probably look into this situation. It seems that wo have no official responsibility but In view of the association of the Bow Company with the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation, and In view of the significance of any manufacturing difficulties, which may involve tetraethyl lead, 1 think we should examine into this and sanction either the recommendations made by Colvin, or make such modifications in them as seem to be indicated by the cIreumstances I am sending Mr, Lewis a copy of this letter and X suggest that both you and he let me have your suggestions as to how host I can take up this matter directly with the Dow people* I realize that sometimes the people within an organisation ere a little sensitive and It would be well, therefore, to deal directly with the right person* Either Dr, Bachle or X will look Into thia*and we may wish some further advice in connection with the equipment which Is being employed by Dow* Very truly yours. I?AK j Is cc Mr* Lewis Wolber^