[meteorite-list] Henderson to Nininger Letter; May 9, 1939 - Goose Lake Meteorite

[MARK BOSTICK]

May 9, 1939

Mr. H. H. Nininger
635 Fillmore Street,
Denver, Colorado

Dear Mr. Nininger;

                  It was a great surprise to me to learn that you had gone 
in on this Modoc meteorite.  The matter could have rested a short while 
until our present plans had further developed and much of the confusion 
would then have been avoided.  As it is now, things are very complicated and 
I prefer to let them straighten out before making any further comments.

                  Your request for $66 may seem very reasonable to you, 
however, it is very difficult for us to understand just how we are obligated 
in this matter.  This is my private opinion and has no official standing as 
yet.

                  Naturally since this is our meteorite we have full right 
to the first publication.  There is now in our files a picture of this 
meteorite at the place of discovery which may satisfy our requirements; 
however, until we have seen the photographs you have taken we cannot pass on 
their importance to this description so until a fuller account is received 
and this matter has clarified itself some, I imagine we will stand by our 
telegram to you from Dr. Wetmore.  Letters are going forth to Mr. Schmidt in 
reply to his describing your introduction to him.

                                            Sincerely yours,
                                            (original would have been 
signed)
                                            E. P. Henderson

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