GE 1606 East Hyde Park Boulevard Apartment 3E Chicago, Illinois 60615 17 August 1955 Dr. Joshua Lederberg President Rockefeller University New York, New York 10021 Dear Dr. Lederberg: In response to your request of late June 1979, I am herewith sending you a copy of my essay, "American Atomic Strategy and the Hydrogen Bomb Decision" from the June 1979 issue of the Journal of American History. I regret that I am so late in getting this off to you. Unfortunately, my reprints only arrived a week ago. Since I am currently engaged in writing a book on the subject of nuclear strategy, I would appreciate any comments, criticisms, questions or suggestions you might have with respect to the enclosed article. In addition, since I am currently completing my doctorate and expect to be competing for an academic position for the 1980-1981 academic year, I am enclosing my vita for your information. EltK Re