Stas Research Laboratories BROOKS HOSPITAL BROOKLINE 46, MASS. December“9, 1954 Dr. Joshua Lederberg Department of Genetics University of Wisconsin Madison 6, Wisconsin Dear Dr. Lederberg: Thank you for the interest in my work on mitosis in B. megaterium. Two reprints have been enclosed since there are very slight but important differences in the quality of the reproductions. The fine deteils visibis in the original preparations are rather difficult to bring out in the final reproductions. if you have the time and the interest, 1 would appreciate hearing your opinions on specific points in the interpretation of the results which you feel might be in error. "ss Ernst “, Beutner, Ph.D. Research Supervisor EHB: mg Enc.