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Up H I< Golts -- 'ir. 0 B. Lewis - Jones Cleaning of Scows end Barges Sew fork February 2 , 19A3 On Page 2 of Jim Baldwin's weekly letter dated Hoveaber 21, 19A2, under the heading "British-American Toronto8, a contact with Mr. Schoraan of the Canadian Air Force is discussed* We have taken this whole question up with Dr. Kehoe, and he feels as do we that this particular type of mobile equipment may offer certain hazards if used as continuous storage tanks for aviation gaso lene. It is a little risky these days to open up an entirely new vista of research, but certainly we should not overlook the opportunity of gathering such data as may readily be obtainable. Inasmuch as Sir. Sehormua indicated considerable personal interest in this problem, re would appreciate your asking Jim to see him again, and to flask arrangements to secure samples of sludge and submit them to Cr. Kehoe, in the usual way, accompanied by complete data* If the results are indicative of major accumulations of lead, it may then be advisable to carry the research to somewhat greater lengths. There is no particular rush about this matter, bat we felt you would like to know of it so that Jim can start the ball rolling at his convenience* Very truly yours, 0. B, LERIS EOJiDLD By* 00C8G78 N 7640