July 29, 1968

Dr. A. Naumann
Velhagen & Klasing
1000 Berlin 31
Binger Strabe 62
GERMANY

Dear Dr. Naumann:

Thank you for your interest in my article on "genetic invention.” I
am happy to add my own approval for the republication of the German
translation of this article, furnished to you by "Die Zeit", for
inclusion in your text book "Britain and America”, I will ask you to
send me a copy of the book when it appears in print.

The article originally appeared in English as a column in The Washington
Post, dated November 4, 1967, and you should make reference to this

source. It will also appear in e collection of my articles to be published
by Doubleday, New York. Judging from similar previous experiences I
believe I have the right to offer you the use of a single article for such
a book. However if you are in any anxiety about this I suggest that you
communicate directly with Doubleday, to the attention of Miss Maureen
Mahon.

Sincerely,

Joshua Lederberg,
Professor of Genetics

JL/ gem