(Q) Reference the handling and closing of the deal for the
Paris Medicine Co., thru C. C. Orr of St. Louis and Edwin
Grove of St. Louis - [
257] was unable to go West as advised,
but will go now when forces advise, and will request that
condition of [wife 903] be taken into consideration - please
lay out definite plan for consummation of deal, taking
everything into consideration.
(A) Large order!
Yes - in March may the body be able to resume those of the
considerations that will be necessary for the consummation
or closing of such a deal. There are, to be sure, many
detailed conditions to be considered. First, as has been
given, there will be necessary that the body make a trip and
spend some time. Rather as toward becoming acquainted with
the individuals and their associates and associations, as
well as to know in definite manner the conditions as surround
the organization at present. As has been given, this will be
accomplished more through social relations than as of direct
business engagements, and in and through such a visit, such
contacts, much may be gained. We do not find this is able to
be done before March, taking all into consideration - 15th -
18th - 21st - 27th - these are ABOUT (under present
conditions) the time. The approach necessarily will be with
Orr, yet there must be some social relations - NOT BUSINESS
in the beginning - established with Grove. A consummation of
the deal may not be expected before June or July, yet this
the manner and way to begin.
(Q) How can actual figures on condition of company be
obtained by [
257]?
(A) Not until there comes the time for the actual
considering of the buying or the consummation of a change in
the personnel of the medicine company.
(Q) With whom should [
257] endeavor to make social contact
advised?
(A) This is as has been outlined.
(Q) How can Edwin Grove be approached since he has
maintained he did not want to sell?
(A) Simply through that of the social and social relations.
These must be worked out on the ground.
(Q) Please give [
257] advice as to best manner to interest
Mr. Grove personally?
(A) These will have to be begun and negotiations gradually
brought to a close.
(Q) What price would interest Mr. Orr?
(A) That, too, must be considered from the varied conditions
as are being enacted in the association and associates of
Orr, and others, as respecting the company. Orr holding
rather a two-fold position - that of a representative, as
agent, and of personal interests; but not holding balance of
power, were it to come to a showdown.
(Q) What price will interest Mr. Grove?
(A) It isn't a question of price there. Rather that of
sentiment and of sufficient to carry on those things that are
sentiment to the body. These have been outlined.
(Q) Has [
257] proper knowledge and ability to handle a deal
of this size and importance?
(A) If he thinks so, yes.
(Q) Has [
257] earned the right by his acts of daily life to
be successful in this deal?
(A) Much is to be considered, and much may be said. If
there were not, there would not be this given.
(Q) How can he further assist humanity in the benefit he
will get from this deal?
(A) By the proper application as regarding self and his
relations with others.
(Q) Any further advice?
(A) Do that. We are through for the present.
BACKGROUND
11/12/28 He obtained Business Rdg.
257-32.
1/11/29 He submitted further questions.
REPORTS
2/13/29 He obtained Business Rdg.
257-34.
2/14/29 He requested Ck. Physical
903-12 for his wife.
2/15/29 Their baby son, [
759], was born. See
759-1.
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