December 21, 1945

Professor Edward L, Tatun
Osborn Botanical Laboratory

Dear Professer Tatunt

I am writing to record my approval of the understantings

regarding the University's support of the program in microbiology
which have resulted from your recent discussions with the Provost,

The Chairmen of the Department of Botany will be authorized
to include in his budget each year an item of $10,000 to be earmarked
for expenditure in connestion with research projects developed by
yourself end your associates in the general field of microbiology.
Some part of these funds will be made available during thse present
academic year. The University reserves the right to apply to outside
sources. for grants of funds to finance these projecte in whole or in
part, and will regeri any funds thas secured as. an offset egainst the
University's commitment,

Steps will be taken to provide at University expanse addi-
tional space for the research activities of your group within the
Osborn Botanical Laboratory. The University will provide the funds
needed to put the fourth floor of the building in shape, as well as
the funds required to make the space vacated on the first floor
effective for laboratory purposes,

Approval will be given to two additional’ appointments of
assistant professor rank when appropriate recommendations are made.
It is expected thet these recommendations will be so spaced that one
appointment will be made in the year 1946-47 and the other in the
following year.

The commitments stated above reflect the University’ a
eordial approval of the program in microbiology and its desire to
support this work not only in the ways indicated but in other ways
as opportunities are presented and funds are available.

Faithfully Zs

Chacko S: vases