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We understand that you may change your mind in regards to priorities for 
the trip, but it is most difficult for us, acting as middle men, to carry out 
all instructions when they vary greatly between letters and represent major 
shifts in fund allocations, at least at this late date. We have viewed our 
responsibilities as the carrying out of the instructions of you and Dr. Gibbs 
rather than the making of major policy decisions ourselves. To date, this is 
what we have done. Further changes, at this time, will require your direct 
communication with Garey. 
Steven Ono has been working full time on updating the kuru census record 
and not , repeat, not on the genetics file. He has, however, encountered some 
programming difficulties. The updated kuru census will be sent to you as soon 
as possible. 
Enclosed are two tentative graphs from S.W. for your inspection. Both the 
familial C-J paper and the kuru genetics paper have been held up because of the 
work on the Alpha Helix. 
Stephen Wlesenfeld and Richard Ferber 
M. ALPERS HAS REQUESTED EQUIPMENT LISTS BUT NONE ARE BEING SENT ON YOUR 
INSTRUCTIONS. 
