Kean discusses La Garde's and Havard's candidacy for Surgeon General. There is a question of General Wood's support.

Kean provides news concerning the Surgeon General position. He has had a conversation with General Wood. Reed should return to Cuba.

Gorgas discusses Reed's success with Carlos Finlay's mosquito theory. Gorgas would like a post in Panama after Cuba.

Beach reports that government vehicles may not be used for private purposes, i.e. entertainment.

Kean requests a copy of the orders forbidding private use of government vehicles.

Howard responds to Reed's most recent letter, and discusses the notion of insects affecting both humans and domestic animals. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Benis thanks Kean for his assistance in public health projects.

The Surgeon General informs Agramonte that his contract is over with the U. S. Army on April 30, 1902.

Kean writes about Lena A. Warner's refusal to care for an officer's wife.

[Kean] writes an endorsement concerning modifications to orders for the Superior Sanitary Board.

Gorgas informs [Sternberg] that Agramonte will be relieved of duty May 15, 1902.

Root thanks Osler for his letter supporting Reed for nomination to the post of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Cortelyou sends endorsements from the President concerning Reed succeeding Sternberg as the Surgeon General. The President also mentions O'Reilly. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Root acknowledges receipt of recommendations from the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Root acknowledges receipt of Martin's recommendation for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Root acknowledges receipt of Welch's recommendation for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed asks for news of Keewaydin. He and Kean continue the campaign for Surgeon General.

Reed meets Kean. Reed hopes to get to Blue Ridge Summit (Keewaydin)soon. He describes boarding house meals.

Reed promises to bring Emilie Lawrence Reed the money she needs to meet their expenses.

Reed writes that the boarding house fare has improved, though the coffee is still not good. Forwood tells Reed that his chances are excellent for a permanent appointment to be the Surgeon General.

Reed writes that he is returning to Cuba, and includes other political news about those who are candidates for Surgeon General. He says Roach's orchards are alive with locusts and expresses concern.

Reed gently upbraids his wife for not writing him daily and comments on the orchards.

Reed writes that the shipments are on their way to her. He is leaving for Boston, is looking forward to a reunion with his Cuban colleagues, and concludes with news of Forwood's confirmation.

Reed writes of his trip to Boston. He describes his hotel and the arrival of friends.

Reed writes about last night's grand dinner where he was given the second place of honor at dinner in recognition of his work, above men who awed him. He is distressed to learn about their fruit trees.

Reed is devastated to learn that their orchard is crawling with locusts. Reed hears that the President is highly complimentary of him. He will be coming home soon.

Reed writes concerning B. Icteroides and hog cholera, and the observations of microorganisms. He notes the affected populations' presence in Cuba. He appreciates congratulations for his honorary Harvard degree.

Crossby relates Mahan's condition regarding malaria and other diseases.

Agramonte forwards his contract of annulment with the U. S. Army and discusses reimbursement for mileage traveled since annulment. He also requests a certificate of non-indebtedness.

The efficiency report for Reed covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

O'Reilly requests that Reed be ordered to Fisher's Island, New York, to investigate an outbreak of typhoid fever among the troops. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Special Orders #258 orders Reed to Fort H. G. Wright, New York, to investigate an outbreak of typhoid. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Black acknowledges that he has received the instructions regarding the military escort for Reed's funeral. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The Secretary of War details the arrangements for Reed's funeral procession.

This routine form filed upon the death of any military personnel is for Walter Reed. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's personal possessions upon his death are inventoried. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

These documents detail the entire military history of Reed. They also include announcements of Reed's death. The documents are dated November 1, 1902 through December 8, 1902. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

This document provides details about the members of the Yellow Fever Commission and lists all the volunteers for the yellow fever experiments. There is also a motion to provide a better monetary reward to these volunteers. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Endorsements requests history and personal description of Reed, along with information on next of kin. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

This handwritten account of Reed's military history includes a listing of his military orders from 1875 through 1894. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed requests that her husband's letters about his laudatory character be sent to her. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

This document summarizes evaluations by inspectors and commanding officers about the work performed by Reed. Many of Reed's superiors give him an excellent rating and find him to be a competent medical officer. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

This document summarizes Reed's promotions and military stations. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Photostat of page 411 of Carter's copy of Finlay's Selected Works. Included are notes by Hench.

Reed writes a satirical letter concerning the appointment of the new Surgeon General, staff changes, and Kean's new position.

This report documents yellow fever cases in the Army for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1902.

Reed approves and endorses Carroll's application for admission into the Medical Corps of the Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

La Garde writes a letter of recommendation for Carroll who is applying for admission into the Medical Corps of the Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kean writes a letter of recommendation for Carroll who is applying for admission into the Medical Corps of the Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carroll requests admission into the Medical Corps of the Army. He gives a brief summary of his career as a non-commissioned officer and a contract surgeon, and his terms at medical school. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed writes about his conference with O'Reilly from the War Department. Kean and his family are moving-in nearby. He comments on Smart becoming the Chief Surgeon of the Philippines.

Carroll's application into the Medical Corps of the Army is approved, although Carroll is technically too old. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

O'Reilly informs Carroll that his application for appointment in the Medical Corps has been approved and that the age limit will be waived. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carroll is to report to Dewitt for examination before the Army Medical Board. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carroll submits his personal history to the Medical Board for part of his examination for the Army Medical Corps. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed turns down an invitation to speak at Flexner's Pathological Society in Philadelphia.

Howard wants to borrow a photograph of Lazear from Carroll in order to have a slide made. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Howard asks Carroll for extra copies of his paper on the yellow fever mosquito. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Borden announces the time and cause of Reed's death. Endorsements by O'Reilly are included. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Sternberg lists the military posts and stations served by Reed as reported by the records of the Surgeon General.

Surgeon General's Records listing military and personal history for Reed until June 2, 1902.

Borden certifies that Reed died in the line of duty. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Christopher Reed provides a story of young Walter Reed in Brooklyn, where he was frustrated by malpractice in the medical profession.

Kean discusses a strategy to lobby Congress to approve a pension for Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Kean's remarks about Reed portray him as a great storyteller and as a doctor making heroic house-calls during his "Dakota winters".

[Kean?] comments on the paucity of public praise that Reed has received. He maintains that his work should be recognized by the United States government, and ends with a call for a generous pension to Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Gorgas details mosquito larvae inspections, from December 1901 to December 1902.

The report recognizes the work of Reed, Gorgas, Kean, Carroll, and Lazear.

This excerpt discusses Reed's medical work and gives a listing of each publication authored by Reed.

This report contains extracts and resolutions honoring Walter Reed furnished by various individuals and institutions.

Carroll asks to borrow a journal from Howard that is not in the library. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kean solicits support for pension bills in Congress. He discusses biographical essays on Walter Reed by himself and Kelly.

Vaughan requests that a letter in support of the pension bill be sent to the Washington Post.

Kean encourages Kelly to support the pension bill with a letter to the Washington Post.

Blincoe provides recollections of Walter Reed's childhood.

Blincoe provides recollections of Walter Reed, and includes a transcription of Thomas Reed's letter.

Agramonte is hired for temporary service at Columbia Barracks.

Wood gives a history of the American occupation in Cuba and discusses the yellow fever outbreak and consequent investigation by Reed and Lazear. Article appears in “The Annals of the American Academy.” Only pages 16 and 17 are included.

Christopher Reed gives his account of Walter Reed's childhood.

Agramonte is informed that his contract as surgeon will terminate June 15, 1903.

Carroll writes that Agramonte was not present at the meeting where self-inoculation was discussed by Reed, Carroll and Lazear. Furthermore, he was only informed about the results of the experiments when Reed was about to leave Cuba, in October of 1900. He maintains that Finlay should not be awarded credit for the discovery of the mosquito theory.