MlJwaj 2-7124 
Katk arine R. Sturgis, M.D. 
349 W iater Road 
Wynnewood, Penna. 19096 
January 28, 1978 
Dr. Donald S. Frederickson, Director 
National Institutes of Health 
Bethesda, Maryland 20014 
Dear Don: 
Enclosed is my opinion regarding the proposed 
revision of the First Guidelines. May I compliment you on 
the dispassionate manner in which you conducted the December 
hearings. They provided adequate confirmation of the thought- 
fulness of the revision. So far as I am concerned, the 
relatively minor adjustments that seem indicated could be 
made now if they would not delay adoption of the revision or 
could be included in the next revision. 
I hope this is in time to be helpful. The severe 
wintry weather caused numerous minor catastrophes which 
resulted in delays. To one of your vigor and skiing pro- 
pensities, I'm sure the snow was taken in stride I 
Warm regards to you, your wife, and Roberta. 
Cordially, 
KATHARINE R. STURGIS, M.D. 
Enclosure 
KRS/s 
[Appendix A — 227] 
