The symptoms which you describe are in no way characteristic of tetraethyl lead poisoning.

In fact for a number of years I have been investigating cases of this sort on hehalf of the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation and since no bona fide case of lead poisoning has de- . veloped, and since no claims against the Corporation have been successfully made, the Corporation is natural ly interested in keeping Itself free of any record Of lost claims* This case, though a bizarre one from the point of view of lead poisoning, is no exception and although I am quite sure that there is no point in bringing the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation directly into the suit, yet I can promise you that every assistance will be given to the Humble Oil Refinery Company in defending its suit by the Corporation.

It ie believed that i t would also be proper to advise health o ffic e r s o f tbo proposed use of lead totra ethyl and suggest the a d v is a b ility of careful watch being kept for manifestations of lead poisoning.

Consequently, I am sending them to one of our men here at the Medical School, who is an authority on lead poisoning.

Robert Korman MacLean Hanna and Brophy, Attorneys 444 Market Street San Francisco, California For: Review of records and for testimony in a case of alleged lead poisoning March 11 and 13, 1S67 . . . 75.00 N13160.01

In accordance v.ith my conversation r/ith you of Saturday, I am enclosing herewith my complete file in which I would be glad to have you review and give me your opinion as to the possibilities of successfully defend ing the claim for death caused by lead poisoning.

No mention vas made of the procedures used for the analysis of the blood," Our reviewer was convinced on the basis of his long exper ience in the field that lead in the ambient (outside) is not a cause of ilead poisoning.

I might say at this time that I am very doubtful, despite the opinion of the physic eisns in Gravelbourg who saw him some time ago, that his condition is due to lead poisoning* From the story which he has told me I am inclined to the bellef that his symp toms follow on a severe exposure to gasoline vapors.

case ve.Johnson Referring to our telephone conversation follovdng your letter in which you stated you .would consider coming to New Castle to look the plant over and to furnish such suggestions as could be utilized at this time, for the prevention of lead poisoning and to help our doctors in a plan for treatment of lead poisoning cases and a sanitary program, I talked to the President of the Johnson Bronze Company, Mr.

MacLean: I have just finished a long letter to Doctor Patterson, in which I have given him my view of the medical procedure that is required to deal effectively with cases of actual or merely alleged lead poisoning from the medico-legal viewpoint.

, In general we do not wish to do more than see that your regulations are carried out for the prevention of lead poisoning.

I^HBBAhdicates that he has not yet completely recovered from"the effects of his lead poisoning.

Bob: Attached is a copy of a Competitive Activity Report discussing the suspected case of lead poisoning previously reported to you by phone.

Stoeckel rather naturally concluded that since the gasoline contains poisonous materials, that the Injury was the result of such poisons.

Gentlmen* We have a complaint from one of our service station men that he contracted lead poisoning in his hands through the handling of our Eoolmotor or Housebrand gasoline* We have never heard of a case similar to it so would like you to advise us if this would be possible and if it is possible can it be determined whether or not if it is a case of lead poisoning caused by Koolmotor gasoline* The man was working for us and did not lose any time so we never made any reoort assuming, of course, -that it w as ^ust some other infection* He has been to see various doctors so has had medical care* He went to the Duluth clinic yesterday and we have had no report on their decision* Your prompt reply will surely be appreciated as there may be an attempt to hold us responsible* Yours very truly, OMBRIEN OIL COMPANY PER .