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Letter from Linus Pauling to James Conant. May 23, 1929.
Pauling writes to thank Conant for his job offer but to inform Conant that he has decided to stay at Caltech.

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May 23 1929

To Professor J.B. Conant

Street and No 20 Oxford St.

Place Cambridge, Massachusetts

After serious consideration I have decided to remain in Pasadena stop In addition to factors of influence mentioned in letter ample funds to be provded to reserach here have been of weight stop I wish to thank you for your interest and express my respect not to be with you

Linus Pauling

32 O S Wilson Te 6384

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