October 29, 1965

Dr. Yukinori Hirota
c/o Dr. F. Jacob
Institut Pasteur

28 Rue du Dr. Roux
Paris 14, France

Dear Hirota:

I am sorry to learn of the uncertainties that you face in your position
in Osaka, and I am sure that the purpose of your letter was to hint that
you might be open to possible positions elsewhere. You may remember that
I had mentioned the University of Hawaii to you as a possibility, or if

I did not mention it to you, I did to Newton Morton, who is the chairman
of the Genetics Department there. Did you have a chance to meet him
during your recent conference there?

k ‘Houle

During the next months I will be on the alert for opportunities that might
be especially pertinent to your interests, and it would help me very much
if you keep me informed of the details of your travel plans so as to make
it possible to arrange some meetings, if possible, when these might be
helpful in reaching an evaluation. If I have misinterpreted what you have
in mind please let me know so that I do not make fruitless efforts.

I am sure you will have an exciting time in Paris, and I just hope that
Francois does not get to be so dehuged with all the nonsense associated
with his award that it discourages continuing first-rate scientific work.
In any case I am sure you will have a very happy and fruitful year in Paris
and that you will make the most of it.

With very best regards.

Sincerely yours,

Joshua Lederberg
Professor of Genetics