| Description | In case he has not reached him by phone, Gold states;
Has enquired from Lederberg, and he is very happy with the letter - 'the best worded such letter he has seen; expressing just the right sentiments', but he feels that Teller would be too much of a red flag to many people, if the letter is made public. Bethe is already enough of a weight on that side of the politivcal scene. Perhaps he is right. In any case, MacDonald, Calvin, Bethe, Kendrew and Lederberg would be a sufficiently strong team. States Lederberg has suggested that Phil Morrison should be asked also. Gold doesn't know whether this adds anything, but is willing to try.
Has sent advance copies to Calvin and Lederberg and Kendrew to be sure they will not delay the final copy that must do the rounds.
Asks if MacDonald would like to add Harold Urey. It would indeed be good to get his signature, sunce the hydrocarbons in the early solar system were his discussion. Wonders if he is in a fit state to be asked.
|Is sending him another item of correspondence for MacDonald's consideration. |