162 GROVE ST., RUTLAND, VERMONT

May 14, 1963

Dr. Marshall Nirenberg

My dear Dr. Nirenberg:

I should like to compile a collection of autographs
of prominent persons.

I hope you do net mind my imposing upon you and
will permit me to include you in my colleotion
as I sincerely believe that you, through your
inspiring efforts and outstanding ao&ributions,

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are endearing yourself to many people.

If you would be so kind as to autograph the
enclosed card, I shall be very grateful. A
stamped, return envelope is included for your
convenience.

Lf you have a photograph available that you
could autograph, it would please me immensely.

I would be interested in knowing, Dr. Nirenberg,
wbt you consider your greatest satisfaction
thus far during your career.

With cordial best wishes, Sir, for continued
success and much happiness,