| Description | Informs him that Kothari is on the list of candidates and names his supporters. Lists his statement of qualifications. Is sorry that the visit by the Indian scientists had to be deferred 'because of impending events - now actual events - in Western Europe'. Was delighted to hear of Dalal's appointment as member for Planning and Development, and that the Tata trustees are supporting the scheme for a physics institute in Bombay. Suggests that he take on biophysics as well - 'I am sure that many of the most important future applications of physics will be in biology'. 'With the war now going as it is, your friends, like Blackett, are kept pretty busy' - but notes that the situation is hopeful. |