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27th April, 1953...

Dear Professor Lederberg, ~

Thank you for your letter of the 25r@ April which I have
just received, mo co

The certificates from Dean Elve jhem had already reached
me at the end of last week, They will undoubtedly be of use for the
obtaining of a visa, . mw, -

The question of a suitable visa seems tobe vexed one, J...
am most grateful for all the trouble you have taken on my behalf and
I do feel myself to be under a deep obligation to yeu for all your
efforts, I am afraid that evidence of sponsorship other than your
letter of offer would be required, this is specifically stated on
athe application form, I have now decided, therefore, to apply for a
Student visa, I am-sure this will entail less trouble for all -
concerned, If the question of extra-mral employment does arise, this
can no doubt be dealt with on the spot by application to the uU?sS
Immigration Service, 8 :

I must say that I was rather surprised that the «uestion
of possible induction should arise. Foreign residents in the U.K.of
about 2 years orgmore are liable under our National Service Act, but
this does not apply to those who have already completed military service
in thetr own country. I am not unduly worried by this prospect as I am

Sure, as you say, that the situation would not. in fact: arise, If it did
there would no doubt be further repurctssions. from the War Office here,
This because I am still officially on the reserve (or unemployed list)
and liable to instant recall, as such I cannot enlist without Her
Majesty's permission in the armed. forces of a Foreign Power, Al¥this
is rather hypothetical: particularly Since the likelihood of a ‘hot

war’ seem rather move remote of recent weeks, I am thankful, never-
theless, that you did think of this snag so that I may be more fully

prepared if it does arise,

Your reprints have been most helpful, semeral of the
bapers I had already read, but there are some which I had not seen
previously, I will return them on my arrival in Wisconsin,

I donot have any further questions to put to you at the
moment, I feel that I have already overburdenyied fou with these, I
do, however, have one request, Would it be possible for you to send
me two or three copies of a letter of offer or contract? In many
applications - for visa, transfer of sterling, etc.-one has to submit
ortginals of such documents and they are frequently not returned,

I am very much looking foreward to my visit. to Wisconsin
and am sure, if] take your efforts as an example of the atmos h
that I shall meét, that I will be most happy. (over)
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I presume that arranfements for ac omodation can be made

throggh the Housing Bureau when one is rather more certain of
the final arrangements,

Yours sincerely,

HH ar—