Translation: Part 1. Letter to Ted from Dave in which Dave responds to Ted’s questions: Ted says shooting of Pres. Reagan was an April Fool's joke; asks about Vernon Jordan; Polish workers’ political demands. Part 2. Letter from Ted to Dave; gives a Spanish lesson; discussion of Polish workers’ demands and why there was no Russian invasion (Ted asks for more information on chemist letter ends w/a discussion of chemicals and buying small quantities as an amateur (Ted wants Dave to buy copper sulfate at lower prices than he quoted.) Mentions that he does not want to spend $75 for 3 lbs. of chemicals. Ted relates to Dave that he priced 100 lb sack at $75. Suggests trying to purchase chemicals at a hobby shop. Says Dave obviously did not contact one of the firms re: purchase of chemicals. Dept of Agriculture requests cooperation/support chemical dealers, applicators and growers in ensuring that endrin toxaphene are used only when needed. Ted says he prefers letters to postcards as they more private. Gives Dave a lengthy Spanish lesson. Quotes Walter Conrad Muenscher, Poisonous Plants of the United States, pg. 17.
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requests cooperation/support chemical dealers, applicators and growers in ensuring that endrin toxaphene are used only when