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PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT xxxxxx^xx mxxx Issistant Vice-PresidentrjrWlfare-- June fi, 1945 Dr. Paul Parrot, D*aogrspher Division of Deaographjr Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Parllaaent Buildings Quebec, Qua., Canada Dear Dr. Parrott In reference to the Mortality data on tuberculosis in the several comnunities, including Thetford Mines, in the Province of Quebec which you so kindly furnished as soae Booths ago, the question has arisen as to whether the deaths represent residents of those coaaunities as well as non-residents who nay have died of tuber culosis in the local hospitals, It was ay understanding at our con ference that you agreed to neke the tabulation to exclude deaths of non-reeldsnts. For ex&nple, specifically ore the tuberculosis deaths as reported for Thotford Mines deaths of residents of Thetford Mines only or do they include deaths of tuberculous Individuals brought fro* other couBunlties to the Thetford Hines Hospital? Dy the sane token, have deaths of Thetford Mines residents in other coaaunities been allocated in the tabulation to Thetford Mines? If soae other criteria ware used in allocating tuberculosis deaths to the various oonunitles of the Province, I would like to be informed. With kindest regards and appreciation for the help you have boon in the past. Sincerely yours. Assistant Vice-President, Welfare CC to Mr. Sabourin Cd. / >0* /WjtO, 06E5