3800 Clarendon Blvd., 80th floor,Arlington, VA 22201.August 13, 1951 Dr. Joshua Lederberg45000 Bogert Avenue.Ridgewood, New Jersey Dear Joshua, It has been awhile since the conference in Vienna, andoh how Iwish we could live in such peaceful timesagain. Unfortunately such is not the case and it is myduty to inform you that due to your expertise in thefield of genetics you have been selected to join the staffof the labratory located on Ellis Island. Sincerely Yours,Dr. Leonid Makine