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Apologises for delay in answering B's letter. Darrow put too literal an interpretation on suggested title 'The organisation of American science' - needs assurance that this not intended. B's outline of topics admirable - if given so much of a lead Darrow be able to make it basis of an interesting study. Perhaps ask Darrow if he prefer to have scope limited to physical sciences rather than science in general, and encourage him to suggest alternative title for himself e.g. 'Physical science in America'.

F returns Darrow's letter to B.

F sorry to hear Compton too busy to do book on American science. Best known American writer on physical side is Dr K.K. Darrow of Bell Telephone Laboratories New York - almost yearly vistor to England and continent before war. Englishmen who long held chairs in American universities - W.F.G. Swann, H.A. Wilson (physicists) and H.S. Taylor (chemist). Swann 'pungent writer' but probably the oldest.

Thanks F for suggestions about American scientists. B will bring matter up again at Syndicate.

Encloses Darrow's reply to B's invitation to write book on American science. Can F advise on sort of answer to send Darrow. Don't want story of war organisation but general features of organisation of American scientific research - account of great institutions of scientific research, recent work in chief branches of science, attitude of government and private persons, relations of science to industry. Could F sketch out topics he thinks book should include. B hopes Darrow will accept. Typescript copy of letter from Dr K.K. Darrow to Benians, 23 July 1943.

Thanks F for Prof. K. Compton's address. B wrote to him yesterday but C has replied in meantime. C too busy to write book - disappointing. Could F suggest someone else?