CSS's work on decerebrate rigidity; believes he (Edinger) has found the anatomical explanation for rigidity. Will talk about this at meeting of the Neurological society in Hamburg. Sends CSS his explanation with diagr. and asks for his comments.

Has read recently everything he could find concerning Sherrington's decerebrate rigidity. Gives details of his anatomical explanation for this. He will present a talk on this theme later the same month in Hamburg. Wishes to know Sherrington's opinion on his proposed explanation. Description includes diagrams.