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DONALD H. O'ROURKE, M. D. 620 REPUBLIC BUILDING DENVER April 8, 1945 Dr. Robert A. Kehoe Kettering Laboratories College of Medicine Eden Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio Dear Dr. Kehoe: I have recently examined a case of pri mary bilateral optic atrophy. This man worked for a period of three years in the handling of gasoline containing tetra-etnyl lead. As he stated, "using it soaked on rags ana as a spray for cleaning his machinery. I should appreciate knowing how many such cases your files have on record. 1 presume a good many with systemic symptoms of lead poison ing, in particular, how many went on to complete atrophy? I am indebted to Mr. William Elliott of the Conoco Company of Denver for your name as a possible source of information. 1 shall be interested in any references, or other subject matter in regard to this question. Many thanks. Very truly yours. Donald H. O'Rourke, M. D.