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(A) Vfhethor the. fibrosis resulting from exposure to asbestos dust is occasioned by the oilicoa con tent of the asbestos or by its-fibrous structure*. (5) YThother the presonco of "asbestos bodies" has any diagnostlc significance. It is also our understanding that these experiments ill require approximately three years, which will mean that they wj.ll not be-concluded until about the end of the year 1939; a.ad that they will .cost ?5*000 annually,' or e total of $15,000. " -' . % It_is our further understanding that the results obtained will be considered the property of those who are advanc ing-the required funds,, who will.determine whether, to what extent and in what mn refer they sholl.be undo public. In-the event It Is deemed desirable' that the results be made public, the manuscript of your study will be submitted .to us for approval prior to publica tion. * I shall appreciate your advising me if the foregoing accurately expresses the proposition you had. in mind. Also, let mo know the manner in which you would like to have- the funds ad vanced to you. Would you, for example, desire to have $1^50 paid quarterly In advanco, or Just what arrangement would suit you. best? Any method you suggest will be satisfactory. Since the experiments are being underwritten by a. rela tively large group, it has been suggested that, as a matter of con venience, any communications regarding the work be addressed to me and-I will, where necessary, communicate the contents thereof to Hr. Simpson and the other parties. You will be provided with funds by either Jolins-Manville Corporation or Raybestos-Manhattan, Incor porated and we or they will secure from the other parties their rata contribution. I will advise you later of the names of the other con tributing parties. * .' I shall appreciate your informing me at the earliest possible moment whether the arrangement as outlined herein meets with your approval-.____________ .;!: Sincerely yours. YB:T Vandiver brown Goncral Attorney I *'fwr