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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN

LABORATORY OF GENETICS JAMES F. CROW
MADISON, WI 53706 608-263-4438

October 14, 1986

Or. Joshua Lederberg

President

Rockefeller University

1230 York Avenue " \
New York, NY 10021

Dear Josh:

As you probably know, Genetics is starting in 1987 to have in each issue
a “Perspectives” column. I have agreed, along with Bill Dove, to take charge
of this for at least the immediate future.

One aim is to provide commentary on a paper in the same or a recent
issue. Historical or anecdotal comment is also welcome. It can even be
jocular or controversial. The general idea is something in the range of 500-
1000 words, although there will be no specified limits. It is not expected
that we write the columns.

How would you like to write one? One takeoff point might be that it is
¥ about 40 years since bacterial recombination was discovered. Or you may
prefer to comment on some current issue. Is there something on your mind (A
for which this would be the appropriate medium? a? .¢
_ 1am enjoying the life of a retiree, but it is hard to find ways in which it
is much different from what went before. It was great to see you last June, wr
as always.

Cheers and best wishes.

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