MELVIN R" LAIRD COMMITTEES: 77H DisTRICT, WISCONSIN APPROPRIATIONS DEFENSE HOME OFFICE: ComMMERCE DEMING BUILDING Congress of the United States Lapor MARSHFIELD, Wis, HEALTH Wouse of Representatives EDUucaTion WELFARE Washington, dD. €, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION October 22, 1958 Dear Doctor Lederberg: This will acknowledge and thank you for your letter of October 17, 1958. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in writing me and want to thank you for your remarks regarding my work on the House Appropriations Can- mittee providing funds for our national programs of medical and scientific research. With best wishes and kindest personal regards, I am Sincerely yours, Melvin Re laird, S C. Dr. Joshua Lederberg Professor of Medical Genetics Genetics Building University of Wisconsin Madison 6, Wisconsin