4 Columbia Aniversity College of Physicians and Surgeons 630 WEST 168TH STREET NEW YORK 32, N. Y. DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY April 4, 1946. Dr. Joshua Lederberg Yale University Osborn Botanical Laboratory New Haven, Connecticut Dear Dr. Lederberg: I am having difficulties obtaining the tritium water. Although Dunning has it,it is actually the property of the Army. Before distributing it he must receive Army approval. This is a rather difficult thing to get. I will let you Know as soon as I can obtain a sample. Very truly yours, _o . st wan LAA Cte D. Rittenberg 7 \