NEW YORK 27, N. Y.

SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY

September 21, 1955

Dr. Joshua Lederberg
Genetics Devartment
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin

Dear Dr. Lederberg:

the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
in Medison, Wisecnsin, has invited the President of
Colunbia University to attend the Mededication
Cerenonies on the 7th and 8th of Cetober. As he is
unable to attend the ceremonies, he would tcke great
oleasure in designating you to represent Columbia
University, if that meets with your approval.

I vould appreciate your notifying ne promptly
yeu are willing to be our delegate so that I may

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send formal notice cf your designation tn the nroner
authcrities.

Sincerely yours,

Richard Herpers
Sceretary of the University

    

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