March 11, 1968

Dr. Orio Ciferri
Istituto di Genetica
Via Sant 'Bpifanio, 14
Pavia, Italy

Dear Orio:

I trust you have talked to Luca since writing your letter, and that you
have a more positive view about the prospects of coming here during this
year. We have not yet had final weed from Herman Lewis, but every indi-
cation is that we will be able to proceed with our exchange program,

I will be in touch with you again very soon,

Sincerely yours,

Joshua Lederberg
Professor of Genetics

P.S. Do you remember Marguerite Kirsch?

A great deal has passed since you were here. Anyhow, any rumors
you might now hear (or invent) are probably true-- at least if they

are happy and constructive. We will be making a public announcement within
a couple of wekke.