YALE UNIVERSITY
OSBORN BOTANICAL LABORATORY
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT -

July 21, 1947

Professor.R. A. Brink
Department of Gemtics
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin ~

Dear Dr. Brink:

Since Dr. Tatum first mentioned the position in the genetics
of microorganisms which your department is establishing, the
possibilities of the program which you outlined in your letters have
seemed especially intriguing. This applies particularly to the
opportunities for inter-departmental collaboration which you seemed
to emphasize. I am, therefore, very happy to express my interest in
the position you mentioned.

I shall be glad to visit the University on the 20th of
August as you recommend and will write in more detail shortly before
arrival,

May I remark that as time passes I am placed in an increas-~
ingly embarrassing position in relation to my alternative plans for
recommencing medical studies, Anything that could be done to expedite
matters would be most sincerely appreciated, particularly with a view
to a decision not later than the 8th of September, the registration
date, and if possible, of course, somewhat sooner,

As of the lst of August, my mailing address will be the
Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Yours sincerely,

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Joshua Lederberg