Mareh 17, 1959 ISTITUTO DI GENETICA Prof. J. Lederberg UNIVERSITA DI PAVIA Department of Genetics ~— Stanford University PAVIA _ : VIA SANT’ EPIFANIO, 14 - TEL, 23,029 Stanford, California Dear Joshua, I have geen Prof, Jucci and asked him news about Oparin. He is expected to be here for the conference but nothing is known about his other programs. His paper is scheduled for the 2nd of May in Reggio Emilia, where conference will be on the days 2~3 and 7 of May. The 5th and 6th of ilay the conference will shift to Pavia. I am sure that it is easy to have an invitction for you if you are interested. Adriano suggests, for personal experience, that you do not expect too much from Oparin. Actually he says not to waste your time with hin. Thank you very -uch for the paper envelopes. I hope you can get more on the way to Europe because consumption is rather high. Thank you also for the book, I am enclosing some pictures and hope to do better next time. I am looking forward to seeing you and Esther and hearing about your arrival. Yours, Rica