May 10, 1950.

Dr. E. L. Tatua, , . ~
Dept. Biology,
Stanford University,

California.

Dear Fd:

You might be interested in the enclosed article from "Prircda" [Nature],
#8: 71-72 (1948), by D. V. Lebedev. The translation 1s by Bernie Davis. .

The criticism has, perhaps, some justification — or would have if
our approach were as one~aided and narrow as his critique.

I underatand your are ‘yeviewing Becter1al Variation for this year's
Ann Rav dicrob. Would it be appropriate to list Lebedev's reference?
Bernie mentioned writing a letter to Scienee (1.9, that it might be a good
‘ idea), but that appears to be straining ata ‘gnat. .

Sincerely, ©

a

P.S. How about a word trom you re re the reprinting project? I enclose a
return envelopes.

dl.