P. 0. Box 264 
New Marshfield, Ohio 45766 
October 17, 1984 
Director 
Office of Recombinant DNA Activities 
Building 31 » Room 3B10 
National Institutes of Health 
Bethesda, Maryland 20205 
Dear Director: 
I am writing in reference to a proposal by Mr. Jeremy 
Rifkin regarding recombinant DNA research. I urge you NOT 
to consider this amendment. I have two granddaughters 
suffering with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. At this time, 
our only hope for a cure for these girls is with recombinant 
DNA research. We cannot afford even the shortest delay. 
Research must continue! 
This research could give these two beautiful little 
girls a chance for a cure and a normal life. Please do not 
deprive our family and other families of this hope of 
happiness . 
Sincerely, 
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