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October 28, 1971

Dr. Marshall W. Nirenberg
National Heart Institute
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland 20014

Dear Dr. Nirenberg:

It is my great pleasure to inform you that the trustees of

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of the trustees, as well as myself, may I congratulate you upon
this recognition, and express our hope that it will be possible
for you to accept this honor.

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Other details will be sent along by the University Marshal,
Dr. Robert G. Jones, as soon as plans are completed.

In the meantime, it would be helpful if your secretary could
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               on be kept confidential until such time
as our`news office makes appropriate public announcements.
We.l&k forward to having you with us on February 21.

With every good wish,

Sincerely,