February 27th, 1968

Sir Peter Medawar, K.B., C.B.E.,
  -J) 0 ll
   . d* u* ,  F.R.S.
National Institute for Piledical
Research
Mill Hill
London, R.W.7.

Dear Peter

I enjoyed your review very much, even though you are
occasionslly too kind.  I liked your points about the
history of science, and also your remarks about luck and
privilege.

I don't really believe the DNA-genetic code story should
be called "the greatest achievement of science in the
txntieth century".  Surely the Physicists' Revolution,
from about the turn of the century to the discovery of
quantum mechanics in the mid-twenties, equally deserves
this title?  Vhy not put
avoid this comparison?   "mid-twentieth century'* to

Xost of all I liked your ending.
wonderland is a touch of genius.  The picture of Jim in

Looking back I now realize that was just the way it felt.

F.H.C. Crick

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P.S.  Did you know that John Griffith was related to Fred
Griffith? I think a nephew.