& 5, 1944 remember that this was called to our attention in St. Williams and when we found out that the contract had into by Colt's which did not specifically waive royalty I distinctly Louis by Mr. been entered payments October C= Hume P. James Wr. Be called but hundred for a limitation.of three guns and magazines'a month you hastened to inform Mr. Williams that we had given permission to waive all of the royalties and that evidently a different arrangement had been consummated after we had given It is also distinctly remembered that Mr. Williams permission, was fully aware of the circumstances and said that it was perfectly all right. You, however, wanted the record to be absolutely clear and while I am not sure, it is my recollection that you addressed a I may be wrong in this, it. letter to Mr. Williams telling him about however. ; trust that able | to make I out satisfactory seems that are tion of getting we a quite clear the information reply to the record. on enclosed Colonel you Herrstrom will as be. it I am wondering hew you are getting along on the preparayour statement for General Drewry, and also had in mind in touch with Mr. Val Browning, who has just returned to Ogden, ‘to gain the benefit | vices” angie. Drewry with of any suggestions he may When you have your report ready believe that it would be a good idea have for for regarding the “ser- submission to General you to send a copy out here before either making the trip to see Colonel Duffy or going to Springfield. It would be my feeling that inasmuch as the trip to Washington to see Colonel Duffy is to be made solely for the purpose of pressing our legal points before him that it would not be necessary however, will inThe hearing in Springfield, for me to go with you. volve both Colt's and Brownings and could probabiy be made shortly after your trip to Washington. When you have some idea of the approximate date that the hearing will be held in Springfield would appreciate your letting me know as far in advance as possible so that the reservation problem can be met. There is also the matter of Mr. Gates Williams. leaving the Ordnance Department definitely on November 25th and it appears to us here that it wouid be advisable to get to our final hearing either at Springfield or Washington before he leaves the Board. With kindest personal regards Sincerely and yours, best wishes,