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I JOHN H. HELLLER, M. D. WILTON, CONNECTICUT 0 CS4-261? I•Iay 7, 19_54 Dr. Robert ~:. DuPuis Philip :4orris and Ca. Ltd., Inc. P. 01. Box 1895 Richmond 15, V'irginia Dear Dr. DuPuis, I have been given to understand today (May 6) that a former associate of mine has been advised to approach the A.merican Tobacco Company apropos of a study very similar tQ the type you now havP underconsid'eration. This man is a competent investigator; and I had discussed with him my general feelings about cigarette smoking, and' how the prob- lem might be attacked,in considerable detail, before I had~ become associated with you. I am further given to understand that, before apl,roachir.g the American Tobacco Company, he had discussed this program with a member of the National Research Council and a member of the American Cancer Society, both of whom strongly urged that he go ahead with the pro- gram and that he approach the American~ Tobacco Company. I f elt that this would be of c an si.- derable interest to you, hence I am relayingg it on. I did rlot indicate at the time that I was affiliated with Philip Morris in any way, so that, to the best of my knowledge, the Anerican Tobacco Coirpany will not be aware that : uch a: progrmn is under consideration by you. With best personal rognrds. Sincerely yours,,. 1- - ~ , ~-Ie / Z IeA, e John ci. Heller, M.D. J:I H/wp