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June 27, 1968Dr. H. F. Lenhardt, Director of Medical AffairsMaricopa County General Hospital3435 West Durango St.Phoenix, ArizonaDear Harry:Many thanks to you and your "search committee" for thevery nice reception in Phoenix. I am quite intrigued by thegreat challenge and potential of your hospital for the future.I hope you don't mind waiting for my elaboration on the programthat I would like to suggest.In general I would say that the organization must consistof three steps: (1) Intiially, a consolitation of the presentset-up, (2) Further development such as cardiovascular expan-sion and (3) Development of experimental laboratory, etc.I expect to be in Phoenix in a few weeks, and I will ofcourse let you know the date and send the "program" that I wouldlike to suggest ahead of time. I would be very glad to presentat such time a topic as (1) Esophageal replacement (2) Dir-ect coronary surgery, (3) a historical topic.I was privileged by the way to receive from Dr. Waddell,Professor of Surgery at the University of COlorado, an invita-tion as "visiting Professor" soemtime this winter.Many thanks again!Sincerely,KBA:elg Karel B. Absolon, MD.