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27 February 1987

Ronald G. Crystal, M.D.

Chief, Pulmonary Branch

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, Maryland 20892

Dear Ron:

Many thanks for your extremely helpful letter of February 19, with
the several enclosures providing details along the lines of the questions
and themes I raised. Some points you had already answered during our
previous conversations. Having the full documentation is important. I
was particularly interested in the listing of protocols because, I gath-
er, the list of “titles” and "uses" constitutes a summary of all of your
present research interests.

We are near the final stages of our explorations here with respect
to all aspects of the arrangements that would be necessary for you to
consider moving your splendid group to The Rockefeller. We hope to get
back to you in writing by not later than mid-March. The delays during
the past few weeks have been caused by unexpectedly hectic schedules on a
variety of other matters here, combined with a few trips out of the City
for both Josh and me. We are keenly aware that ‘all of us have devoted a
great deal of time (and devotion) to the discussions so far -- and we
share your commitment to reaching a conclusion just as soon as possible.

With thanks again for your excellent cooperation and my warm person-
al regards.

Sincerely,

Keo!

—

Rodney W. Nichols
Executive Vice President

cc: Attallah Kappas

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