c/o tiric J. Wells, Esq.
64 Browning Avenue
Boscombe  - Bournemouth
Hants.  - England
May 3, 1962

Doctor M. W. Nirenberg
Doctor J. H. Matthaei
National Institute cf Heall.1:
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Dear Doctors;

       There has been some fairly recent publicity here about
biochemical genetic research, and I note that your names were
mentioned with those of Cambridge scientists in this respect. It
seems to me that all engaged in this work are making an equally
important contribution, and I am taking the liberty of submitting
a copy of a letter that I wrote to Cambridge, together with reply.

       Some time earlier when at home on Long Island, New York,
I read from a Long Island newspaper: " It is apparent that a consid-
erable number of biochemical geneticists are looking ahead to the
time when man can plan for himself, draft and carry on programs to
improve the actual human being as to intelligence, physique, and
resistance to disease." Personally, I feel that every possible way
to improve mans' character needs urgent exploration and attention
right now, if humanity is to survive. I am wondering what, perhaps,
your reactions may be.

Arthur J. Walker