Srchives Divison bl co Messrs, Hoyt itt: Thompson aly 16, 1984 Mr, Paol M. Han President American Tobacco Company 111 Fifth Avenue New York 3, New York Dear Paul: ‘You will be interested in noting copy of letter Dr. Little wrote me, explaining in some detail his philosophy on public statements, to- gether with my reply, While not taking sharp tesue with him on any point, I have attempted to show him the need to let the public know that the case has not been proven and closed, but that there are two std Jeh/sw oo.