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∂AIL Mr. Ma Shi-Wen↓Department of Mathematics↓Peking University
↓Peking↓Peoples Republic of China∞

Dear Mr. Ma:

	I am happy to be able to invite you to visit the Artificial
Intelligence Laboratory of the Computer Science Department of Stanford
University for a period of one year starting when you wish but not
later than March 1, 1979.  Should it seem that your arrival will be
delayed beyond then please inform me, because we may have to change
our plans.  Because I will be on leave starting in September 1979,
I hope you will come as soon as possible, even though there will still
be many people with whom you will want to interact after that time.

	As previously noted our offer does not include salary or
living expenses, but we can provide you with office space and use
of our computer.

	I enclose a form that you can take to the American Liaison
Office in Peking to apply for a visa.  I enjoyed meeting you in
Peking and hope to see you soon at Stanford.

	Please keep me advised as to the progress of your plans.
.sgn