wn Oct, 26, 1957
Hi Newton;

Here it is almost two monthe since we arrived in Melbourne, and
we're on the point of leaving. I really haven't had a chence to make
a critical study of the plans, and can only hope that Mr. Irwin was
eble to read my intentions (afd possibly with some urging from yourself)
and comply with them. On the whole they look all right, but I'm still
more uneasy about this particular problem than any other one left
behind,

The plans show none of the wetilating or air-conditioning detail.
I hope it(s clear that special treatment is needed for the autoclave-
glass-washer srea, and that the ‘sterile room! (the one with double
glass sliding door panels enclosing plate storage) and the equi pment—
darkrsom suite were to be airconditioned, The ‘drain and sink! at the
NE corner of the medium prep room don't look quite right: they should
emulate the acid-washing sink we now have, acc'g the sketch I turned
in, Perhaps that's all right on the detail,

There should be a Dispoaall in the lab, just So. of the Secy' office

(If I have the directions right, the sheet reads:

Also I had asked for a phone extension in my lab, near the NE door
(this is the room to the N and W of the secy off.) This is quite vital

if I'm to answer the phone when I'm working in the lab.

Would you pass this on to Rabph Hawley, if necessary, to check on

these points?

I've sent my itinerary to Jin with instructions to publish. We

shoula be home within a wonth. Till then,

hurriedly,

fy
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Joshua Lederberg