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Letter from Karl Landsteiner to Linus Pauling. June 27, 1941.
Landsteiner writes to inform Pauling that he plans to revise his serology book and to request that Pauling contribute a chapter on reactions in antibodies and antigens.

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THE ROCKEFELLER INSTITUTE FOR

MEDICAL RESEARCH

June 27, 1941

66T" STREET AND YORK AVENUE

NEW YORK

Dr. Linus Pauling

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena California

Dear Doctor Pauling,

I am thinking of preparing a new edition of my little book on serology. As I mentioned to you, I should like very much [handwritten: "a few pages"] to insert a brief section written by you discussing in general the forces that act between molecules and, in particular, those [handwritten: "possibly"] operative in the reactions of antibodies and antigens. Such a theoretical exposition by an authority would certainly be of great interest and value for the readers.

Of course you should consider this request only if it is not unpleasant or inconvenient to you.

I am, with best regards and wishes,

Yours very sincerely

K. Landsteiner

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