August 2, 1960
Dear Francis
Will you come to San Francisco to receive your statuette? I hope so -- Otherwise I alone must speak and will emphasize the need for a Kennedy victory to insure faster research on the Secrets of Life. The whole thing was completely unanticipated and so most pleasant. Dad writes that he has seen you. I appreciate any help you may give him. Encourage him to hire a car. I continue to live and sleep messenger RNA.
regards to Odile
Jim