OSBORN BOTANICAL LAB. . YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT . 22 Oct 1447 Dear Josh, Following our last conversation in New Haven, I wrote to Dr. Wilson asking for a culture of A. vinelandii, but as yet have re- ceived neither answer nor culture. Would you Please check and see if you can get one on its way. 1 would like to do a little work on it, and will appreciate your efforts. Give my regards to Esther and drop a line whenever you find time. Sincerely, Foe Machol L. G. Nickell