Moran informs Hench that he has decided not to publish his memoirs because he feels it would further antagonize Cuba. He offers his opinion on the political and cultural situation in Cuba, especially as it pertains to the preservation of Camp Lazear. Finally, he makes clear his position in the Reed-Finlay debate concerning credit for conquering yellow fever.

Siler informs Hench that the Walter Reed Memorial Association has approved increasing the monthly payments made to Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Hench comments on Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension increase.

Hench sends Jacobson information regarding Reed's early career. He also refers him to Laura Wood's book.

Siler informs Hench that Ireland is in the hospital. The Reed Memorial Association plans to place plaques on the building where Reed died at the next meeting of the group, which Hench will attend.

Johnson requests permission to use a reproduction of Cornwell's painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” for an article he is writing on yellow fever.

Hench gives Jacobson permission to publish Hench's letter outlining Reed's early career as an addendum to his article.

Hench is concerned that there is only one copy of Moran's yellow fever manuscript, and so urges Moran to send it to him to have copies made. Hench would like to have a copy of Moran's manuscript to compare with his notes, and as a basis to formulate questions for Moran.

Hench begs Moran to allow him to read his manuscript “My Date with Walter Reed and Yellow Jack” while Moran is still alive so that he can discuss it with him. He promises to keep it in confidence. Hench discusses the ongoing Camp Lazear memorialization campaign.

Jacobson writes that he would be delighted to receive photographs of Reed's Brooklyn Hospital diplomas for inclusion in an article and in an exhibit at the hospital.

Hench thanks Lyons for her praise of his arthritis research. He has not progressed far on his Reed book, but finds the yellow fever research a wonderful hobby and plans to finish the book.

Bustinza seeks photographs of Reed and Lazear from Hench, for a book he is writing.

Hench is sorry to hear of Emilie Lawrence Reed's worsening health. He assures Blossom Reed that the Reed Memorial Association payments made to her mother will continue to be paid to her.

Sawyer congratulates Hench on his success in arthritis research and informs him that Gorgas may be nominated for the Hall of Fame.

Siler does not think Hench should attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting if his health does not approve.

Hench doubts that he will be able to attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting, but sends suggestions regarding Association business for his colleagues to consider. He recommends that Blossom Reed continue to receive Emilie Lawrence Reed's monthly pension after the latter's death. Hench informs Siler that the Cuban government has abandoned plans to preserve Camp Lazear and refused Hench's funds to temporarily protect Building No. 1. He suggests that the Association approach contacts in the U.S. War or Defense Departments to see if diplomatic or military channels might open the way for temporary preservation of the building.

Jacobson informs Hench that his article on Reed's residency at Brooklyn Hospital will be released soon. He discusses the illustrations used in the article.

Siler agrees with Hench that Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension should be transferred to Blossom Reed. Siler requests Hench's opinion regarding the wording of the plaque to be placed on the building where Reed died. Siler regrets that the plans for the Camp Lazear preservation have fallen through, but suggests that General Bliss may be able to help with the matter.

Siler encloses minutes of the Walter Reed Memorial Association and asks Hench to review them.

The minutes include a treasurer's report, a resolution to transfer a monthly allowance to Blossom Reed upon the death of her mother, a continuation of the $50 increase to Emilie L. Reed, discussion of a plaque to commemorate the location of Reed's death, and comments on the protection of Building No. 1.

Siler regrets that Hench is unable to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. He discusses his visit with Bliss and his efforts to preserve Building No. 1. Siler informs Hench about his plans to have a plaque placed on the wall of a building where Reed had died.

Siler requests that Hench send a number of reprints of his paper, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," to the commanding officer of the Army Medical Center.

Hench compliments Jacobson on his Reed paper. Hench inquires if Jacobson saw any records indicating that Reed examined yellow fever cases in New York.

Hench writes that he is looking forward to examining Leonard Wood's diaries.

Jacobson informs Hench that he does not believe Reed examined yellow fever cases in Brooklyn during his internship. There are no records of any yellow fever outbreaks during this time period.

Borrell invites Moran to attend a lecture honoring Finlay at the Havana Rotary Club.

Hart discusses his trip to Havana, where he received the National Order of Merit of Carlos Finlay award. He regrets to report that Building No. 1 is dilapidated, and he believes that the Cuban government has not done anything to preserve the site of the former Camp Lazear.

Rojas inquires whether Philip Hench is still investigating the yellow fever story. She has heard about Hench's discovery of a new arthritis treatment, and would like to know more about it. Rojas discusses her and Lydia's work.

This resolution establishes a Walter Reed Commemoration Commission.

Hench provides biographical information about some of the men involved with the yellow fever experiments. He stresses the importance of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Wallach informs Hench about the introduction of a joint congressional resolution to honor Reed and his work. Wallach hopes to receive Hench's help in mobilizing various groups who have an interest that this resolution be passed.

Soper suggests wording for the proposed Reed plaque.

Siler discusses suggestions to change the inscription on a plaque memorializing Reed's place of death. He discusses a resolution introduced in Congress to honor the memory of Reed. Siler informs Hench of Osborne Wood's death.

Siler regrets that Hench was unable to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Association. Kean told Siler that Hench approves of the modification of the inscription on the plaque to memorialize Reed's place of death.

Wood thanks Hench for his letter about the yellow fever survivors. He notes that it will be useful for a project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Hench will send Siler a large number of reprints of his paper on Reed, to be distributed at military medical facilities. He suggests small changes in the inscription for the plaque memorializing Reed's place of death. Hench is delighted that a bill has been introduced in Congress to honor Reed.

Hench informs Lawrence Reed about Wallach's involvement in the passage of a bill honoring Walter Reed. Hench questions Wallach's motivations for such action. He requests Reed's opinion in the matter.

Hench discusses his upcoming travel plans.

Lawrence Reed informs Hench that he was interviewed by Wallach. He appreciates his efforts to memorialize his father's work by supporting the passage of a bill in Congress. He is unsure of Wallach's motives in supporting this bill.

Hench agrees with Soper concerning the proposed changes to the inscription of the memorial plaque, to be placed at the site where Reed died. He notes that the "Saturday Evening Post" rejected an article on Reed.

Hench suggests a Reed memorial which would have long-range value to the public rather than a short-term publicity campaign. He discusses Camp Lazear and Building No. 1, and his efforts to have this site memorialized. Hench informs Wallach of the work of the Walter Reed Memorial Association, and other attempts to publicize Reed's work.

Hench informs Maguire that this is the 50th anniversary of the conquest of yellow fever by Reed and his colleagues. He hopes that a suitable article might be prepared for some magazine. Since he does not have time to write an article, he inquires whether Maguire would be interested in taking up the task.

Wallach is grateful for Hench's suggestions. He feels that influential circles should exercise their power. Wallach would like to discuss Hench's proposals further.

Siler does not have any recent information concerning the status of the bill in Congress honoring Reed. He offers his opinion as to how any funding should be spent. The final wording of the plaque memorializing the site of Reed's death has been agreed upon.

Hench encourages Siler to stay in contact with Wallach. He feels that Wallach's activities should be guided by the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Siler describes his preparations to have the plaque memorializing Reed's death unveiled. He has not heard from Wallach and does not know the present status of the bill and the allocation of the funding. He offers his opinion on how any government funding should be spent.

Hench encourages Wallach to contact Siler, the secretary of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Hench notes that there is a general feeling any funding should be spent on something more long-term than a publicity campaign.

The plaque honoring Reed will soon be installed at Fort McNair. He will send Hench a photo of the plaque after its installation. Siler has not heard from Wallach since his original visit to Washington.

Wallach requests that Hench put him in contact with policy-making officials of some of the important pharmaceutical companies.

Carey plans an article on Reed and yellow fever research. He wants to know what triggered Hench's interest in Reed's work. Carey inquires what kind of plans have been made for the preservation of Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Paul provides the names and addresses of Filiberto Ramirez Corria and Carlos Ramirez Corria.

Carey details the 50th anniversary of the yellow fever experiments.

Carey requests Hench's permission to use an illustration in an article he is writing. He also requests a photograph of Camp Lazear Building No. 1 for the same article.

Hench sends Carey reprints of his articles on the yellow fever story. He provides a detailed account of his involvement in researching the story and his attempts to preserve Camp Lazear.

Carey sends Hench copies of two Associated Press stories on Walter Reed and yellow fever that he has written. He discusses the interviews and research he has done for the stories, requests a photograph of Building No. 1, and expresses hope that the second article, which discusses preservation of the building, will help to generate support for that effort.

Carey describes the history of Camp Lazear Building No. 1; as well as the efforts of Hench to preserve the structure.

Blossom Reed informs Hench that her mother, Emilie Lawrence Reed, has died.

The Henches send condolences to Blossom Reed on the death of her mother, and assure her that the Walter Reed Memorial Association will continue paying Emilie Lawrence Reed's subsidy to Blossom.

The Henches send condolences to Lawrence and Landon Reed on the death of Emilie Lawrence Reed, and inform them that the Walter Reed Memorial Association will continue paying Emilie Reed's subsidy to Blossom Reed.

Blossom Reed thanks Hench for his expression of sympathy on her mother's death, and expresses regret that he could not serve as a pallbearer.

Lawrence Reed thanks Hench for his expression of sympathy on his mother's death, and expresses regret that Hench could not serve as a pallbearer. He describes the funeral.

Lawrence Reed thanks Kean for his expression of sympathy upon Emilie Lawrence Reed's death.

Hench informs Kellogg of Emilie Lawrence Reed's death.

Hench informs Graham of Emilie Lawrence Reed's death, and suggests that President Truman and Surgeon General Bliss send condolences to Lawrence Reed.

Mrs. Griswold sends Hench $50.00 for the Reed Memorial Association, in memory of Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Carey sends Hench a copy of his yellow fever article. He informs Hench that the publication of the second story has been postponed.

Graham thanks Hench for informing him of Emilie Lawrence Reed's death. Graham has notified the White House and Surgeon General Bliss.

Hench inquires if the memorial plaque has been placed on the building where Walter Reed died. Hench regrets that he could not attend Emilie Lawrence Reed's funeral to serve as a pallbearer.

Hench inquires about the project Wallach had proposed. Hench had suggested that Wallach enlist the help of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Hench expresses regret that he was unable to attend Emilie Lawrence Reed's funeral.

Hench expresses regret that he was unable to attend Emilie Lawrence Reed's funeral, but hopes that Blossom Reed will now have time to rest. He informs her that he would be glad to receive and preserve any material of Emilie and Walter Reed's that she might come across in housecleaning, and that the University of Virginia, the Mayo Clinic and the Library of Congress have expressed interest in being permanent guardians of the Reed materials.

Blossom Reed describes her financial troubles and considers selling her mother's paintings in order to keep her home. She alludes to writings of her mother's that would be of interest to Hench.

Siler informs Hench that the plaque commemorating the room where Walter Reed died has been placed at Fort McNair. He discusses the subsidy paid to Blossom Reed by the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Hench would like to have a photograph of the plaque placed on the building where Walter Reed died. Hench tells Siler that he has heard from Sidney Wallach again.

Siler believes that the project to publicize Reed's work, proposed by Sidney Wallach, would be a waste of money and only benefit Wallach's company. Siler informs Hench that Kean has been ill.

Hench is concerned about Kean's condition and prospective surgery, and would like more information because he believes a different surgical procedure is more appropriate.

Hench informs Blossom Reed that he is making inquiries about the annuity to be paid her by the Walter Reed Memorial Association and discusses the possibility of using some of the fund's principal.

Lawrence Reed informs Hench that Blossom Reed has been hospitalized. He discusses Blossom's financial difficulties and offers his opinions on the subject. He writes at length about Blossom's history of mental problems.

Hench thanks Lawrence Reed for informing him about Blossom Reed's illness, and notes that her last letter to him suggested that she was under a strain.

Siler informs Hench that Kean has died.

Hench is distressed by the news of Kean's death and feels as though he has lost his own father.

Hench requests that Siler keep Hench's letters regarding Kean's medical treatment confidential.

Hench informs Siler that he has heard from Blossom Reed, who described her financial distress and seemed somewhat incoherent. Hench suggests that it would be a comfort to her if the Walter Reed Memorial Association could let her know that the annuity will continue. He also mentions the possibility of using some of the principal of the trust to help Blossom keep her home.

Siler describes Kean's medical condition up to his death and notes that there was a beautiful service followed by burial at Monticello. He discusses Blossom Reed's health and financial situation.

Siler provides more details concerning Kean's medical condition before his death. Siler will confer with Lawrence Reed about Blossom's house in Pennsylvania, but believes it has been rented, and that she is to live with Lawrence after her discharge from the hospital.

Wallach sends Hench correspondence between Wallach and Siler concerning a proposed commemorative program for Walter Reed. He asks Hench to use his influence with the Reed Memorial Association to arrange a meeting to discuss the project.

Siler tells Wallach that the death of Kean, who was President of the Walter Reed Memorial Association, makes it impossible for him at the present time to state when the Association can have a conference with him concerning a commemorative program for Reed.

Wallach sends his condolences for the death of Kean. He is dismayed at waiting until the end of November to discuss a commemorative program for Reed and offers to visit Washington to discuss the subject.

Hench thanks Siler for the information about Kean and Blossom Reed. Hench will be unable to attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting this year.

Siler informs Hench that members of the Reed Memorial Association will meet with Sidney Wallach to discuss his proposed publicity campaign. He regrets that Hench will be unable to attend the Association meeting, and offers to change the date to accommodate him.

Wallach sends Hench a copy of a letter he has written to Siler at Hench's suggestion.

Wallach describes plans for a national and possibly international Walter Reed commemorative publicity campaign under the auspices of the Reed Memorial Association, and stresses the importance of the campaign in light of communism.

Siler inquires if Hench might be able to attend a meeting of the Reed Memorial Association on his return home from Europe after receiving the Nobel Prize.

Hench informs Siler that it will be impossible for him to attend the upcoming meeting of the Reed Memorial Association. However, he hopes to attend again in the future.

This memorandum records the minutes from the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Included is a discussion of Blossom Reed's situation and the ongoing effort to publicize Reed's work.

Siler informs members of the Association about the date of the annual meeting.

Siler informs Hench that he has been elected vice-president of the Reed Memorial Association, and hopes that he will accept. The former vice president, Ireland, has been hospitalized for several months.

Hench discusses Lydia's arthritis. He discusses the stalled effort to preserve Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear and asks if Rojas knows of any way to break the impasse. He assures her that plans for the memorial will in no way intrude on the nearby Rojas family home.

Hench is delighted that the Cuban government honored Hart. He details his attempts to preserve and memorialize Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear, and asks if Hart encountered anyone in Cuba who might be able to help.

Hart believes that the only way the Camp Lazear site will be preserved is if the Americans provide funds. However, he is willing to make overtures to his friends in Cuba.

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Bean inquires if any plans have been made for a celebration of the centennial of Walter Reed's birth. If not, Bean will propose the idea to people at his alma mater, the University of Virginia.

Hench informs Siler that he is pleased to accept the vice-presidency of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Hench discusses the recent deaths of Kean and Moran.

Siler sends Hench photographs of the plaque placed on the building where Reed died. He congratulates Hench for being awarded the Nobel prize and hopes that he will be able to attend this year's Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting.

Hench agrees that Bean should suggest that the University of Virginia commemorate the centennial of Reed's birth, and offers to help in any way possible.

Bean informs Hench that he will discuss a commemoration of the centennial of Reed's birth with colleagues at the University of Virginia.

Hench discusses the photographs of the plaque placed on the building where Reed died.

Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Hench makes detailed criticisms of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed. His remarks are prefaced by a thorough account of his own Reed research.

Alexander, writing on behalf of "The Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences," requests that Hench review a book on yellow fever, by George Strode, for the journal.

Hench requests photographs of Walter Reed and the people and places associated with the yellow fever experiments. He also seeks photographs of the Nobel Prize ceremonies.

Mayer sends Hench a photograph of the Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Panama City.

Hench thanks Mayer for the photograph of the Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Panama City.

Hench is delighted to hear of the new source of Reed-Gorgas material that Lyons has discovered. He regrets that he was not able to attend the Hall of Fame event for Gorgas, but would like a program.

Spies informs Hench that the University of Havana would like him to attend the International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism.

Hench continues his critique of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed, making detailed observations based on his research into the yellow fever experiments.

Tate thanks Hench for his citation of Kelly's Reed biography. Tate criticizes the accuracy of Kelly's account of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench requests more information as to why Worden seeks certain photographs.

Hench requests brochures for the hotel.

Worden informs Hench the photographs will be used in connection with a plan by the Army to honor Walter Reed on the upcoming centennial of his birth. He adds that "The Washington Post" is preparing an article, and hopes that Hench will consider contributing to it.

Narbona sends Hench information on the Hotel Varadero International.

Hench refers Tate to an upcoming history of Walter Reed Hospital, by Mary Standlee, which will include a chapter on yellow fever.

Hench honors Walter Reed's memory on the occasion of the centennial of his birth, writing that Lawrence Reed's father left his family a priceless heritage.

Hench pays homage to Walter Reed on his 100th birthday.

Hench informs Blossom of a celebration at the Bellevue Medical Center honoring her father. Blossom has compared Hench to her father, for which he is deeply honored.

Bellevue Medical Center, at New York University, plans to celebrate the centenary of Reed's birth. Since Hench is unable to attend, Wheldon requests that Hench send a message to be read during the ceremony.

Leikind is seeking information on Reed for a paper he is to present and recollects that Hench was interested in the subject.

Hench suggests that Reed's family be invited to New York University's celebration of the centennial of Reed's birth. Hench argues that Wheldon is mistaken as to the year in which Reed received a degree from New York University College of Medicine.

Whelden apologizes for listing Reed's graduation date incorrectly and informs Hench that Lawrence Reed has been invited to the ceremonies celebrating the centennial of his father's birth.

Gibson informs Hench that he is planning a biography of Sternberg. He learned about Hench's interest in Reed from a recent newspaper article, and would like access any Reed-Sternberg material from Hench's collection. Gibson also mentions having published a biography on Gorgas.

Eckman sends Hench a letter from Morris Leikind, who is seeking information on Reed for a paper he is writing.

Hench sends a message honoring the memory of Reed on the 100th anniversary of his birth, to be read at the New York University College of Medicine celebration.

Hench inquires whether the celebration honoring Reed took place, since he did not receive the promised information. He also wonders whether the Washington Post wrote an article on Reed, since the newspaper never contacted him.

McEwen thanks Hench for the detailed information regarding Reed's diplomas and the dates of his time in college. He informs Hench that Reed's children are unable to attend the University's events celebrating the centennial of their father's birth.

Hench reserves a room at Havana's Hotel Nacional. He has been invited to participate in a medical congress in Havana.

Hench describes his interest in Reed's work and sends Leikind reprints of his articles on Reed.

Hench hopes that the telegram sent for New York University's commemoration of the centennial of Reed's birth was satisfactory. He offers to send a photograph of Reed's Bellevue medical diploma to McEwen.

Ennis confirms Hench's room reservation at Havana's Hotel Nacional de Cuba.

Hench provides Gibson, who is publishing a biography of Sternberg, an overview of his Reed research. Hench offers his opinion of the relationship between Sternberg and Reed. Hench lists several important parts of the yellow fever story that remain in doubt and hopes that either he or Gibson might find the answers.

Hench discusses his upcoming trips and inquires about the date of the next meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Gibson discusses his research on Sternberg. He thinks that Sternberg, along with Gorgas, was at first skeptical about the mosquito theory. However, he reconsidered that view before Reed went to Cuba. Like Hench, Gibson has not seen any confidential notes between Sternberg and Reed concerning the Yellow Fever Board.

Siler informs Hench that nothing special is coming up at the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Since Hench will be unavailable this time, he hopes to see him at next year's meeting.

Worden informs Hench about the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and New York University College of Medicine activities commemorating the centennial of Reed's birth. The Washington Post carried an article featuring Cornwell's painting and a photograph of Blossom Reed.

Lopez recommends that the Hench's stay at the Casa La Rosa, in Varadero, Cuba.

McEwen comments on Hench's telegram message for the New York University College of Medicine ceremony honoring Walter Reed.

Hemphill is publishing an article on Walter Reed's years in Virginia and seeks photographs, as well as corrections to the manuscript, from Hench.

McEwen would like to have a copy of Reed's New York University-Bellevue medical Center diploma. He provides replies to the questions Hench had posed concerning Reed's medical education and experience in New York.

Hench writes that he enjoyed reading the article about Reed and refers to photographs that might be appropriate. Hench notes that he knows little of Reed's early life and refers Hemphill to Laura Wood's book.

Hemphill thanks Hench for his comments on the manuscript about Reed's years in Virginia. He would like copies of Hench's photographs of Reed's University of Virginia medical diploma and of his birthplace.

Hench informs Lawrence and Blossom Reed that he is receiving numerous requests for his Reed materials. He notes that he would like to develop a policy regarding photographs and proper credit; in this matter he requests Lawrence Reed's opinion.

Blossom Reed explains why Hench is receiving numerous requests for information about her father: she mentioned in an interview Hench's extensive collection of Reed material.

Lawrence Reed suggests that Hench should use whatever caption he wishes, since he is the custodian of his father's papers.

Hench requests to use a certain caption for photographs from his Reed collection.

This documents records the deliberations of the Reed Memorial Association. Special attention is paid to the centennial of Reed's birth.

Hench will send Hemphill a copy of Reed's medical diploma and a photograph of his birthplace. These will be used in an article published by the Virginia State University.

Hench sends two photographs to Hemphill, for use in an article by the Virginia State Library. He hopes to receive some copies of the article when it is printed, so that they can be distributed among Reed family members and friends.

Warthen requests permission to borrow some of Reed's personal items for the next annual meeting of the Richmond Academy of Medicine.

Hench suggests a list of Reed items, which can be used for a Walter Reed Exhibit during the next meeting of the History of Medicine Section of the Richmond Academy of Science.

Spies asks for a copy of Hench's speech so it can be translated into Spanish. He does not believe that Hench will need a passport or visa to enter Cuba.

Watson requests that Ennis provide top-quality service for the Hench's when they visit the Hotel Nacional, in Havana.

Love thanks Griswold for her monetary gift to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Spies urgently requests a copy of Hench's speech so that it can be translated into Spanish.

Spies invites Hench to a luncheon at the Hotel Nacional, in Havana.