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 Hlay 15, 1935






Mr. A. iiiittenthal
Code Director
Code Authority Ladies' Handbag Industry
347 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York

 Re: The iMeeker Co.-i.-.ny,
 Joplin, IMissouri


Dear Mr. i.'ittenthal:


 We have your letter of i:iay 13 on the above subject and we
ar?- most appreciative of the trouble you have taken to answer the
various points raised by lir. Iieeker. We are particularly glad to
have the comparison of '.ges paid by the factories in Ie'."- York City
and those paid by the Pe:ker Como.ny.

 We would like to give this information .and the other latest
information that you have given us, as well as your previous letters,
thorough study and consideration. We have asked ir. :.Ieeker for cer-
tain additional information and will trr to reach a decision as soon
as possible after we have received his rejly.

 Very truly yours,


 Owen A. Locke
 Assistant Deputy Administr,.tor
 Textile Division


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