Wed.
Dear Josh;
I have just written to Norman to say that I have decided to stay here against a possible day when I might be asked to organize a genetics department in a school which does not have it.  As I told Norman I don't know whether or not this is the right decision, but I do feel comfortable with it.
I do not, however, feel good about missing an association with you and with Norman and with Stanford.  This has been the source of much misery, I am most grateful to you both for thinking of me.
With warmest regards to yourself and to Esther, and Happy New Year,
as ever,
Barton