SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SAINT LOUIS (10), MO. {ENT OF BACTERIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY “ZUCLID AVENUE AND KINGSHIGHWAY \ September 21, 1949. Dr. Joshua Lederberg Department of Genetics University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Dear Doctor Lederberg: I would like to obtain a biotinless mutant of Ee colie Dr. Hershey suggested that I write to youe Could you possibly send me such a oulture with a brief note on how to cultivate ite ‘ Thenking you very much, I am Sincerely yours, ' LL 7 SIA /MoK arnt v Y= Samuel Je Ajl.