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-2- strongest which we will have, and one which we are going to need expert testimony on from men such as yourself, Dr. McCoy, Dr. Lind and Dr. Schlundt. There are two main points at issue, which our attorneys feol that your testimony will be very valuable on. First - Considering the status of the Art in 1921, or let us say up to 1924, would you have been suspicious that girls applying luminous material to watch and cloek dials were following an employment injurious to their health either at that time or in the future? The important point at issue here is not whether we were negligent in view of our present knowledge, but whether we were negligent in view of the knowledge at the time which these girls were employed. The second point in question, and probably of minor importance is the comparative merits or possible deleterious effects of mesothorium vs. radium, when used in luminous material. We should be pleased to have your opinion on these two points, and whether it would be possible for you to come to New York in case we deem it advisable. The date of trial has been set for January 12th,1928 in the Court of Chancery at Newark, N.J. We of course expect to pay your expenses on a mission such as this, and any reasonable fee which you might deem equitable. With lind regards, I am Very truly yours, Vice Presidmatt HHBarkersRH

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