September 13, 1945
Dr. W. Albert Noyes
Office of Scientific Research and Development
1530 P Street NW
Washington, D.C.
Dear Albert:
The other day Farinholt was telling me about a report which you have and which, I understand, he has read. This report deals with experiments carried out in Germany on the resistance of human subjects to cooling of the body and then warming in different ways.
I would like very much to read this report. Could you arrange to have a copy sent to me, or, if not, could you tell me who is in charge of the report.
I am glad to say that our Division 8 work has turned out very well, and that Richard has made an excellent contribution throughout his services. It seems likely that we shall continue for another year under a contract with the Bureau of Ordnance. It might, however, be possible to let Richard go, in case that he wants to leave for a good offer, and I think that two or three universities are now interested in him.
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling
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