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Washington, Jan 3, 1920, Hr, Braeat f, Trigg* Babiesel ?*4aration of Construction Industries* Philadelphia * Pa* Dear 1%, Triggt I had a talk with Hr* Coodwim today and he Stated that the S, Chamber of Commerce would he very glad' % gire see any isfermatiss- which it had at its- disposal and would ale# he pleased to give-me the- benefit .of any suggestions which might- sowar t# the, I told him that I should appreciate his giving mm the names of some prominent business men associated with his organisation wbtgj&tghfc appear before this committee and give it an adequate- idea of toe effect of a continued housing w construction Shortage upon industry and public welfare* I received a suggestion from Mr, Goodwin that a statistician of the- federal Reserve Board might be helpful to to committee and -also seme suggestions as to top character of witnesses to be called in each district* and he said that in his opinion it would be desirable for the committee to hold its hear* Inge In more than one city and that it would be particularly de sirable for someone from the National Federation of Construction Industries to open the ball with a general statement as to toe construction situation in the Baited States* with its conse quences* net particularly statistleal* fbo a broad point of view* It seems to me that you would be the man to do this* if not* whom mold you suggest? X ss enclosing with this copies of betters which I have written to Mr, Goodwin today, I hop that when toe opportunity offers* you will follow this matter up a bit, for I have a feeling that while Mr, Soodwin may have a willingness to cooperate*, to may not have sufficient interest in the matter tc take the initiative and voluntarily study the situation with us* gathering data and calling our attention to the data when gathered* Very truly-yours*