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23 October 1980

Dr. Philip Handley
President
The National Academy of Sciences

2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20418

Dear Phil: >

I was glad to see you here for the tribute to Pat Haggerty and our
Board functions.

Because conflicts in your schedule made it impossible for you to
attend the October 3 meeting of the Standing Committee on Scientific
Affairs, I would like to find a few moments to bring you up-to-date on
our discussions of plans for new appointments in molecular and develop-
mental biology as well as in the neurosciences.

Equally important is the need to follow-up on your suggestion that
you have identified extremely capable younger scientists in parasitology.
I know that Josh and I--along with the committee chaired by Zan Cohn that
reviewed this field 18 months ago--would welcome your recommendations at
any time. Would you prefer to get together in person with several of us
when you are in New York City, or would it be more convenient for you to
send us a letter?

Best personal regards.
Sincerely,

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Rodney W. Nichols
Executive Vice President

cc: William 0. Baker
oshua Lederberg