February 4, 1950/

Miss Phyllis J. Fried,
96 Avenue C,

New Work 9, N.Y.

Dear Miss Fried:

Thank you for your very prompt reply to my letter. Your application
will be given very careful consideration, and you will be notified as
soon as possible. On the other hand, I would appreciate it if you would
notify me promptly if you should wish to withdraw your application in

favor of another opportunity, or for any other reason.
Yours sinceraly,

Joshua Lederberg,
Assistant Professor of Genetics.