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August 10, 1934. Dr. Herman Schlundt, New Chemistry Room 110, Columbia University Columbia, Missouri Dear Dr. Schlundt: I wag certainly shocked to read in the Mew York Sun last night of the suiden death of Dr. Dover. The notice did not give the details but I assume that her death was a result of the operation which you apoke of when you were here. I feel that the desth of Dr. Dover is e distinct loss to the Depertment and I an sure that you will personally feel it quite keenly. I surcly hope thet the additional bur- don that will be placed upon your shoulders will not overtax your strength. Rather than taking os additional daties, the service which you have rendered to the University is such that your prescribed daties should be materially lessened. Please consider this en expression of sorrow which I realize you and your department feel in the loss of Dr. Dover. With kind regards, I au Sincerely yours, HHBarkersH