June 18, 1965

Dear Ed:

Thank you for your memorandum,
supporting the nomination of Dr. William
Henry Welch to the Hall of Fame. Iam
happy to have your support of this individual.

You may be interested to know that
there are some 225 candidates -- and only
7 positions to be filled. (Of course many of
those suggested are not of great distinction. )
Careful and sympathatic consideration will be
given to the entire group.

With kindest regards for yourself and
Viola,

Cordially,

E. B, Fred
President Emeritus

Dr. E. L. Tatum
The Rockefeller Institute
New York, New York 10021