November 15. 1950 Dear Dr. Lederberg, Perhaps have you heard of the premature death of the regretted Prof. A.Gratia under the direction of which I worked. I am a candidate to the vacancy he left at the University of Liege. AS you were kind enough to show some interest to my work, may I ask some words of appreciation that I could join to Support my candidature and which will certwinly be very useful. Kindly find herewith enclosed a list of my publications. I thank you for your letter dated October 30 and am waiting for the strains. I apologise for the troubles 4 am giving and thank you very much. I am very sincerely yours br. P.Fredericg Agrégé &@ l’Université de Lifge 1 rue de Paris Liége, Belgium.