Letters Received to Barker [H.H. Barker], August 20, 1929

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA 666 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY my dear Barker Aug 20,1929. this to morning by air mail: Since you. will require a few days The enclosed letter from Lach Walter same t. my desk get in touch with your business, I am writing Walter this morning to try for another day or two of grace. He evidently is in quite a muddle and by throwing up both jobs and fleeing the eventry, he will feel greatly relieved: It dues seem that he should be able to make a release from Brawley job to accept the one in Los Angeles; for any Board his must realige th at a man held under against will is not going to give his best, loyal service. d have troubles this kind on my oun staff just now, but I never hesitate about granting releases; a discontented member of a staff breeds all sorts of accessory ailments The hint in my letter to which Lack refers on h 2 of his letter was nothing more than a faint trace"- Hope that you and hus Barker will become adjusted quickly to our day bread and water diet without feeling too great a pair or thirst. must bursey this off now Good wishes. d have written Malter that you would doubtless wire him at once in case there is a chance for him with U -S. Ra dium at this time Suncerely yours Herman Schlundt Regards to Mr. Lee. He haid my