INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA September 11, 1953 Dr. Joshua Lederberg Department of Genetics University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture Madison 6, Wisconsin Dear Joshua: Just returned from Italy and heard of your Winning the Lilly Award. I'm exceedingly happy about this, as you should expect me to be from what you know of my past unsuccessful efforts in your behalf, Congratulations both to you and Esther! Cordially, Ts T. M. Sonnéborn md ' PS. - I hear by the grapevine that Skaar goes to CSH. I'm completely in the dark about his moves, his work with you, your estimate of him, etc. why doesn't he at least keep me informed of his moves? Does he think I'm not interested?