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English physicist (1891–1974) who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932, thus paving the way towards the fission of uranium-235 and the creation of the atomic bomb. ALS signed “J. Chadwick,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, 16 Grange Court, Pinehurst, Cambridge letterhead, January 16, 1970. Handwritten letter to General Leslie Groves, director of the Manhattan Project, to whom Chadwick reported during the war, reflecting on belated recognition of his atomic-era service and expressing gratitude for both Groves’s friendship and the U.S. award of the Medal for Merit presented by President Truman. In full: “Your letter gave me great pleasure. It was most kind of you to write and to send me the congratulations of yourself and Mrs Groves on the award of the C.H. [Companion of Honour]. It was a great surprise when I heard from the Prime Minister that he proposed to recommend me to H.M. The Queen for this award. I had thought that I had long passed the age for anything of this kind.
It may be, as you say, that my services during the war were not recognised here; not many knew what was happening, some of these did not appreciate the position and some were not at all pleased with me. That caused me no great concern either then or later. But I had two rewards for which I shall always be grateful. First, I would put your trust and friendship; and secondly, the award of the Medal for Merit by President Truman, presented to me by you. Aileen joins me in sending our warmest regards to you and to Mrs. Groves and our hope that we may see you both next summer — if the Lord spares us, as they say in the Hebrides.” In fine condition.
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