Powell thanks BR for his letter of 16 August. "I have only yesterday seen a copy of the publication from the government of India, and have not yet had time to read it. I quite understand the personal point which you make; I myself was never in doubt as to how the public letter originated."

Powell has discussed replies to BR's letter, with Dr. Burhop, outlining their suggestions.

Powell encloses a handwritten list of "proposed additions to list of personalities to be invited." They are: A.H. Sturtevant, G.W. Beadle, R.E. Lapp, M. Tsuzuki, Skobeltzyn, Nuzhdin, de Castro.