Letters Sent to Dr. Herman Schlundt, December 22, 1930

December 22n,1930. Dr. Herman Schlundt, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Dear Dr. Schlundt: Negotiations are in progress for settling the Tuck case, and I have every reason to believe that they will be consummated prior to the date set for trial - that is January 5th. However, we are not disposed to settle the Metz case, unless same can be disposed of for its nuisance value only. Our present plan is to go to trial in this instance. As I previously wrote you the court has authorized a re-examination of Mrs. Tata for the presence of radioactive materials, and we have agreed upon January 2nd as the date for this examination. lirs. Meta's counsel have agreed that she will report to Dr. Flinn's office in case she is able to do so - however, should she not be able to make such a trip we will have to plan on collecting the air at her home. lie are arranging to have Meta report to Dr. Flinn's office on January 2nd, and I am in hopes that you will arrive in New York to have at least time to check up the instruments and see that they are working properly - as you realize it is not feasible for me to attempt much in this direction. That still leaves Saturday, the 3rd, for us to make tests in the event that we encounter any difficulties on Friday. I am endeavoring to have Dr. Lind available for a witness at this trial. This program should fit in very well with your contemplated'planofattending the meeting in Toronto on December 29th to 3lst. You could easily reach N.Y. on January lst and beavailable first thing Friday morning. In the event that Anna would like to come on with you at this time, please be assured that we would