January 19, 1945
Dr. Frank B. Jewett, President
National Academy of Sciences
2102 Constitution Avenue
Washington 25, D.C.
Dear Dr. Jewett:
I am very glad to accept appointment for a term of three years as a member of
the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council - Research Board for
National Security which is being established at the request of the Secretaries of
War and Navy.
I thank you for having considered me in connection with the establishment of
this committee.
Sincerely yours,
Linus Pauling
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cc to Prof. Millikan
