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value of experiment a of food under any particular condition. But the
practical value would be greatest if your conclusions could be directly
applied to food products that are for sale on the market and have no
label indicating their age.

In thinking this letter over, I find that I have used the
word "you" in such a way that it may be thought I am applying it
especially to you and your colleague. That is not my meaning. I
intend these for general comments on researches as to the antiscorbutic
value of food.

Dr. Martin told me of some very interesting experiments on
human subjects conducted by an acquaintance of his at Dr. Martin's
suggestion among soldiers, prisoners and others in north Russia, where
scurvy was prevalent.

Although I am addressing this letter to you individually
because your name appears first, it is equally meant for your
colleague, Mr. McClugage.

Mr. Maurice H. Givens,
University of Rochester,
Rochester, New York.