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Thomas J. Watson,Jr.
Old Orchard Road, Armonk, New York 10504
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April 2, 1974

Dear Dillon,

Thank you for all your help yesterday in Congressman Mahon's office. I have called Paul Austin and he is in agreement with our nomination of Dr. Murray Gell-mann so I have written the attached letter to the Chief Justice.

I take it this completes the report of the Nominating Committee and I am deeply grateful to you and your associates for making it such a painless chore. I am particularly enthusiastic about Murray Gell-mann. It is a top selection and the staff is to be congratulated.

Sincerely,

[[signature]] Tom [[/signature]]

Dr. S. Dillon Ripley
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C. 10560

Transcription Notes:
I'm guessing that the signature is that of Thomas J. Watson Jr. and he just signed it, Tom.