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BIO JRESEAPCH CONSULTANTS, INc. CONSULTATION -_ RESEARCH • DEVELOPMENT _ F. HOMBURGER M D. 9 COMMERCIAL AVENUE P BERNFELD. Ph.D. December 23rd CAMBRIDGE 4I, MASSACHUSETTS 1 9 6 4 UNiver;iry G-.:,35 Mr. Morgan J. Cramer, President P. Lorillard Company 200 East 42nd Street New York, New York 10017 Dear Mr. Cramer: We have read with interest of Lorillard's acquisition of the Usen Canning Company and congratulate you upon your entrance into a rapidly growing industry through an organization whose principals we have known for a long time and who are highly regarded, not only in the industry, but also in the community. Since you have taken this step it may be appropriate to call your attention to the existence of another outstanding canned food producer in this gen- eral area (not in pet food but in the human field) which has been growing under aggressive leadership at a pace which appears unique in this indus- try. I do not know whether these people would consider to be acquired but there are certain facts which might make them likely candidates for associating with a large national company. We are well acquainted with the principal stockholders in this group as well as with key management and if you are interested and would be willing to agree to pay us a finder's fee in the event that you might get together with this company, we should be pleased to explore the situation on your behalf. I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued confidence in our firm and to extend to you and your family our best wishes for Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Yours sincerely, , FH:mm ~` Freddy Homburger, M, D, / ~