Dear Mr. Watson,

Thank you for inviting me to the unveiling of your new DNA model. There were many famous scientists present at the Cavendish. It was obvious that Crick and you worked very hard in creating your model. I did tell you a bit about what was wrong in your model, but I did not want to be too harsh while everyone was around. So I have drawn down some points below that will help you two in the future to revise your model.

First off, you have a triple helix, which in the beginning it seemed to fit the density of the data, it was compatible with the strands per molecule, and it seemed to fit the theoretical problem in general, your model was incorrect. The phosphate in the middle of the strand had to have a normal pH and in general carry a negative charge, but the negative charges would repel each other, blowing the structure apart. Then you went on figuring there was a place in the core for the positive charged ions, but the magnesium and other inorganic ions would undoubtedly be surrounded by H2O molecules in the cell nucleus that rendered neutral. And this could not possible hold the phosphates together.

With this said, I believe you have gotten the wrong data.

I can inform you that, a DNA molecule will drink up ten times more H2O molecules than your model proclaimed. I know that the phosphates on the outside of the molecule and encased in a shell of water.

So I believe that you also have the wrong density calculations.

I am sorry to say that your model is incredibly flawed. I have no yet finished my data, but I would not mind at all to collaborate a bit and help you with some questions you guys have and what not.

I wish you the best of luck in your research.

Sincerely,

Franklin

Dear Mr. Watson,

I am sorry that you did not like my comments on your model. But there were some modifications that needed to be made. I am still in the middle of my research with the photo 51 and I do not believe in analyzing my data and drawing conclusions until the tests are complete. Also, I do believe that you and Mr. Crick are doing a fine job and although you are at a foot race in search of the structure of DNA with Pauling, I have confidence that you, Mr. Watson, and Mr. Crick will are very qualified to support your own discoveries. I can collaborate to some extend, but I will not give you my data that I worked extremely long hours to produce, 100 hours to be exact, and I am not comfortable sharing the information. I am also in the middle of working on new coal and crystal x-rays so I do not wish to give up all of my time because it does take an extensive amount of hours to complete my research. When I came to look at your model I gave you enough information that will help you push your studies further, and in the future you may ask me about your model before you publish it and I can try to help. I am sorry for the inconvenience but this is my feelings and I will honor it.

Good luck in the future,

Franklin