Decesber 7, 1950. Dear Dr. Fredericq: Thank you for your good letter, and for sending your cultures, which I shall look forward to receiving. Under separate cover, I am sending you strains 58-161 and %-1177, as described in the enclosed circular. These cultures are available for further distribution by you at will, but I would appreciate a notification of any other workers who will receive thea. Yours sincerely, Joulma Lederberg,