LLOYD H. ZIEGLER,M.D.
ALBANY HOSPITAL
ALBANY, N.Y.

September
Thirty
1936

Dear Dr. Kolb:

A few days ago I had a patient who is a drug addict.
She is also a concert violinist, but her resources have dwindled
to a low ebb. She is to give a national concert in New York on
October 30, and I do not want to disturb her habituation too much
until that concert is over. After that, I believe she will be
willing to come to you as a voluntary patient. As I remember it,
a dollar a day is all that is required. I am sure you will find
her a very interesting person, and I can tell you much more about
her if she comes. She is a single woman, about 44, who has seen
more of life than can be written on a page or two. She has used
alcohol to excess at times; has been at the Bloomingdale Hospital
on one or two occasions, She seems to have a pretty sincere
desire to get over the habit.

In our research project in connection with dementia
precox we are anxious to get brains from well studied patients
who have died under 45 years of age, and in cases in which the
brains have been well preserved. I am sure you would know if
there are any places in Kentucky where one might appeal for
specimens. Judging from what you said about the nature of the
hospitals there, there might not be any places that would be
reliable enough to supply material for careful research. Your
opinion will be greatly appreciated.

We have been greatly perturbed by the sickness of our
dog,Pepper. He has developed a paralysis of his hind legs and
has been pretty sick, but is improving. The veterinary physician
feels that he may recover.

I am extremely busy. Medical school started a day or
two ago and, unfortunately, one of my very loyal teachers has some
down with a very critical illness which burdens me more than usual.
I am trying to re-distribute the load to the younger members of my
staff.

Mrs. Ziegler joins me in kindest regards to you and your
family.

Sincerely yours,

Vina ie,

Dr. Lawrence Kolb
U.S. Narcotic Farm
Lexington, Kentucky