Reed provides details of the Reed family genealogy.

Reed provides genealogical information on the Reed family. Emilie Lawrence Reed has been with her mother, Hanna Rea Lawrence, after the death of Emilie's youngest brother, Edward F. Lawrence. Reed also comments on the war spirit in Washington.

Lazear regrets that he missed his mother's visit, but that he hopes to see her this week. He also discusses financial issues.

Lazear writes that he has seen his uncle, Thomas Lazear. He also discusses financial issues relating to real estate.

Lazear writes that he plans to spend time at home, although he will have to make regular trips to the laboratory.

Lazear writes that he is leaving for California, although he dreads the long journey.

Sternberg states that Reed is an excellent medical officer and zealous student of medical science as well as an expert pathologist and bacteriologist. The reports are dated June 30, 1896 and July 3, 1896. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear describes his cross-country trip. He discusses a proposed real estate deal.

Lazear visits Mabel Houston.

Sternberg requests that Reed be ordered to Key West, Florida, for Medical Department business, and then to return to Washington, D.C. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear describes life in California. He discusses the weather and his acquaintances.

Lazear discusses the upcoming American presidential election.

Lazear writes about making expeditions into the California mountains. He will leave in two weeks for San Francisco, and plans to meet Sweitzer in Canada.

Reed describes his arrival in Key West and his observation of several smallpox cases in the hospital there. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Reed writes concerning experimentation. He describes his return from Key West, and mosquito attacks.

Lazear writes about working in Baltimore and his devotion to Mabel Houston.

Reed apologizes for not sending the vaccine earlier and jokes about his devotion to the mango. Reed also is excited about the possibility of [Kean] working in his laboratory. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Lazear writes that he has cancelled his rendezvous with Sweitzer in Canada. His marriage to Mabel Houston is planned for September.

Reed describes his vacation and bicycling. He comments on the upcoming presidential election.

Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate of Registration, State of Maryland, City of Baltimore.

Reed comments on an earlier letter from Kean, briefly mentions his present occupation supervising a laboratory, and encourages Kean to write to him again soon. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Reed inquires about his father's health, and speaks briefly of politics and his busy work schedule. [Courtesy of the Library of Virginia]

Lazear writes that he has introduced Mabel Houston to his friends in Baltimore.

The trustees of Johns Hopkins thank Lazear for his donation.

Lazear writes about work at the hospital.

Lazear gives Sweitzer medical advice and makes vacation plans.

Lazear expresses concern about Sweitzer's health and offers treatment.

Lazear discusses his mother's planned visit to Baltimore.

Lazear discusses Sweitzer's upcoming visit to Baltimore.

Lazear writes about life in Baltimore.

Lazear thanks his mother for the birthday gifts she sent.

Lazear discusses his work and notes that he is teaching Clinical Microscopy to post-graduate students. He inquires about family members.

Sweitzer cancels her visit to Baltimore, but Lazear is anxious to meet her in New York before she leaves for Canada.

Lazear writes that he is leaving Baltimore for a vacation.

Lazear writes that he is attempting to gain access to a medical library, even though he is on vacation in Massachusetts.

Lazear writes that he has moved to a boarding house.

Lazear writes about financial issues and invites Sweitzer to join him in Massachusetts.

Lazear writes that he plans to return to Baltimore at the end of August.

Lazear writes that he is returning to Baltimore. Mabel Lazear's mother wishes to meet Sweitzer, so Lazear suggests that she stay in the Boston area next season.

Lazear describes his return trip to Baltimore and provides family news.

Lazear comments on life in Massachusetts. He provides family news and hopes that Sweitzer enjoys her time in Boston.

Lazear discusses Sweitzer's visit to the Boston area and her visit with Mabel Lazear's mother, Martha Houston.

Lazear writes about settling into a new house, in Baltimore. He also reports that Martha Houston is disappointed that Sweitzer will not be visiting her.

Lazear writes that he is glad Sweitzer has decided to go to Beverly, Massachusetts.

Lazear discusses Sweitzer's upcoming trip to Massachusetts.

Lazear discusses Sweitzer's upcoming visit to Baltimore.

This circular letter gives disinfection instructions to be instigated after a yellow fever epidemic. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear fears that rain will prevent him from visiting Sweitzer. He invites her to come to town to hear a concert and spend the night.

Reed appreciates the care given his father Lemuel S. Reed by his sister. He discusses an African-American nurse for his father, a visit by his nephew Olin Blincoe, and other family news. [Courtesy of the Library of Virginia]

Photo by US Army Signal Corps

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Photo by U. S. Army Signal Corps

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Sternberg writes about yellow fever infection from soiled linen and flies. He proposes measures for disinfection and quarantine to control epidemics.

Sternberg reports on the prevalence of yellow fever in Cuba. He relates the history of yellow fever epidemics, and provides statistics on yellow fever throughout Cuba.

Reed writes about field service in the Spanish War. He worries over his son's enlistment plans. Sternberg has proposed keeping all non-immune medical officers out of Cuba.

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during April 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear writes that he has not found time to visit Sweitzer. He thanks her for a birthday present, and invites her for a visit.

Reed explains his tardiness in replying to Kean's letter, recounts having asked the Surgeon General, unsuccessfully, for a transfer, and suggests several alternatives for dealing with frustration. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during May 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Lazear writes that he will continue to work next year at the hospital with the same appointment.

Wyman introduces R. D. Murray's paper on yellow fever.

Lawrence Reed assures his mother that he is well.

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during June 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed informs Sternberg that Edward Mason Parker is a most competent physician. [Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine]

Lazear regrets to hear that Johnson is dead. Mabel Lazear is delighted with her present.

Sternberg recommends that Reed be sent to investigate the administration of five general hospitals and division field hospitals. Endorsements and the special orders giving approval are included and dated July 30, 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during July 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed and Hopkins report on their inspection of the 1st and 2nd Division Hospitals at Camp Alger. They recommend additional tents and obtaining the services of two contract surgeons. The documents are dated July 31, 1898 and August 6, 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The authors urge that the American Line from Santiago transport soldiers to the North. Attached to the telegram is a note dated August 4, 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Patton, on behalf of the Louisiana State Board of Health, thanks the U.S. Marine Hospital Service for their assistance in stamping out yellow fever at Camp Fontaine Bleau and McHenry.

These special orders include a section appointing Reed, Vaughan, and Shakespeare to a board for the purpose of investigating the cause of the prevalence of typhoid fever in U.S. military camps. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear expresses his hopes that Sweitzer will visit him.

Lazear wishes Sweitzer a nice trip to New York, and informs her they haven't found a house yet.

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during August 1898 as well as on detached service. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear writes that he may see Sweitzer tomorrow. He has vacation time and so may visit South Yarmouth.

Lazear writes that many of his old friends are connected with the Army.

Lazear writes about his vacation on Nantucket Island.

On behalf of the city of New Orleans, Souchon thanks Carter for his assistance.

Reed suggests several methods to determine whether patients have typhoid or malarial remittent fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Corbin authorizes Reed and members of his board to stop at Knoxville. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear discusses his travel plans. He reports that Martha Houston is sorry Sweitzer didn't visit.

Lazear writes about searching for a new house.

Lee presents Reed with a corps badge for sanitary inspection services.

Lazear acknowledges receiving Sweitzer's check.

Sternberg requests an order to direct Reed from Washington to the Natural Bridge, Virginia, on Army business. The letter, endorsement, and special orders are dated October 19, 1898. An additional document is dated July 20, 1898 and concerns an order to Reed to inspect hospitals. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lawrence Reed expresses his feelings about leaving Camp Onward. He will make lieutenant in a year.

Lawrence Reed requests items from home. He expects to be shipped out soon.

Reed's letter and Sternberg's endorsement suggest that Natural Bridge, Virginia, is not a suitable location for an army hospital due to the condition of the buildings and transportation issues. The documents are dated October 28, 1898 and October 30, 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on a Board to investigate causes of the prevalence of typhoid fever and on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during September 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on a Board to investigate causes of the prevalence of typhoid fever, investigated buildings at Natural Bridge, Virginia, and was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during October 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lawrence Reed says he will be sent to Cuba with his military unit.

Lazear writes that he will try to see her soon.

This is a biography of Lemuel S. Reed, the father of Walter Reed.

Lawrence Reed will leave for Cuba tomorrow.

Sternberg recommends that Agramonte proceed to Havana to study the cause and prevention of yellow fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lawrence Reed arrives safely at Camp Onward.

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during November 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed describes his life in the military and a social outing.

Reed's station and duty report states that he was on duty as Curator of the Army Medical Museum during December 1898. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Krassin inquires about the reported death of Reed in Cuba. A request is made for Reed to serve as a member of a board. A note dated July 17, 1900 states that Reed forwarded an efficiency report. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

In addition to the topics mentioned in the title, this report by Davis, the Chief Sanitary Officer in Havana, Cuba, includes a sanitary report and the number of cases of infectious diseases. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Photo by US Army Signal Corps

Lawrence Reed writes, en route to Cuba, that he will land tomorrow.

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Photo by US Army Signal Corps.

Reed details his activities for the month of December 189[8]. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed writes about his life in the military. He did not receive his mother's Christmas letter. He wants to save some money and send them some gifts from Havana.

Wood regrets missing a visit with Reed before leaving Washington for Cuba. He has seen Reed's son in Havana and reports that he is doing well.

Wyman places Carter in charge of all quarantine matters in Cuba, except for the province of Santiago.

Reed details his activities for the month of January 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed comments on family members. Lawrence Reed is in Cuba.

Lazear is glad to hear that his mother and Martha Houston are enjoying each other. He informs Sweitzer that Mabel Lazear has gone into labor.

Lazear informs Sweitzer that Mabel Lazear has given birth to a son, William Houston Lazear.

Carter discusses quarantine and maritime sanitation in Cuba. Carter has already had yellow fever, so he does not fear infection.

Lazear reports that Mabel Lazear is recovering nicely.

Photo by US Army Signal Corps

Lazear regrets that Sweitzer's trunk has not yet been sent.

Reed congratulates Kean on his promotion to Colonel. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Reed details his activities for the month of February 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Courtesy of U.S. Army Medical Museum

Vaughan and Reed submit a report about their examination of three crematories at Washington Barracks. They ascertain that none of the models submitted by inventors meet all the conditions required by the Army. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

This report lists camp conditions and the buildings that have been completed for the military hospital in Havana, Cuba.

Reed details his activities for the month of March 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Courtesy of the U.S. Army Medical Museum

Reed tells Kean that their efforts to have Reed's son, Lawrence, scheduled for a board of review for promotion have failed, and thanks him for all his kindness to Lawrence. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

These five memorandums concern a missing letter, called the “Round Robin letter,” in which the 5th Army Corps general officers recommended that the Army be pulled from Cuba and sent north. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Agramonte informs Sternberg that during the past several weeks there have been very few cases of yellow fever from which he could obtain material for research. Attached to the letter is a note by Truby stating that Agramonte and Carroll assisted Reed in the lab in 1898.

Sternberg recommends that Reed go to Havana, Cuba, to make a sanitary inspection of the camps, barracks, and hospitals near Puerto Principe, with particular attention to the prevalence of typhoid fever.

Sternberg directs Reed to inspect the camps, barracks, and hospitals occupied by U.S. troops in the vicinity of Puerto Principe, Cuba, and to make any necessary recommendations for improvement. He is to report on the prevalence of typhoid or other infectious diseases.

Sternberg recommends that Reed be directed to proceed to Havana to make a sanitary inspection of the camps, barracks, and hospitals in the area of Puerto Principe. Reed is also supposed to report on the causes of the prevalence of typhoid fever. Additional letters, endorsement and special orders relating to this recommendation are included. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed writes that he visited the Vedado Post to see their son. Lawrence Reed was given a 24 hour leave to go to Havana with him.

Reed writes about his vacation and relates his plans to go to Puerto Principe.

Lazear writes that he will try to see her, and that he is planning a trip to Washington to show specimens to the medical association.

Truby is appointed to a general court-martial.

Reed discusses personal finances. He will send her money.

Jefferson Randolph Kean discusses family news and life in Cuba.

Finlay discusses the theory that mosquitoes can transmit malaria and yellow fever. To bolster his case he describes Koch's work with the tick that transmits Texas Fever. He writes about the effect of temperature on mosquitoes, and suggests that measures be taken to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent their entry into houses.

Reed details his activities for the month of April 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed details his activities for the month of May 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed sends Blincoe money.

Truby is assigned to the hospital ship Terry.

Sternberg sends checks for research-related expenses.

Lazear provides news about the new baby.

Lazear writes about family news.

Agramonte describes his work with yellow fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The military career of Edmunds' is outlined until his death from yellow fever on June 18, 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wyman issues new orders to Carter, making him the quarantine officer at the port of Havana.

Kean considers sending his family back to the United States because of the risk of yellow fever.

Lazear thanks Sweitzer for providing so much help. He discusses his lodgings and his work at the hospital.

Lazear writes that he received her last letter.

Reed details his activities for the month of June 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wood is sorry to have missed Reed.

Lazear reports on the health of Mabel Lazear and their child.

Carter discusses his public health work in Cuba. He comments on the American presence in Cuba.

Louise Kean provides news about yellow fever.

Kean discusses the mystery of yellow fever, its effects and spread. He comments the state of sanitary conditions at the newly built Camp Columbia.

Wood provides news of a yellow fever epidemic among American troops.

Reed details his activities for the month of July 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's efficiency report is for the year 1899. Included is a report that gives an account of Reed's services from November 1, 1898 to May 10, 1899. He is noted to be an expert pathologist and bacteriologist. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

In a Yellow-fever Camp: How the Pestilence Made Its Presence Known in Siboney---The American Hospital Tents in the Mountains--A Brave Physician and His Scanty Equipment

Agramonte reports on his study of yellow fever from a bacteriological standpoint while at Santiago. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wood writes concerning the appointment of the Secretary of War. He describes actions taken by the military to avoid yellow fever.

Truby is relieved from the Eighth Infantry; he is to report to the post surgeon for duty.

Kean, Brewer, and Truby are appointed to investigate the loss of medical supplies at Columbia barracks.

Reed details his activities for the month of August 1899. His report is acknowledged. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear relates family news and his living situation.

Reed writes that he misses her and that he is imagining how beautiful things are back at home. He mentions the Dreyfuss Affair and says the journalists believe France is close to revolution.

Lazear provides family news.

Sosa leases the San Jose farm.

Reed is directed to proceed from Washington, D.C. to Fort Thomas, Kentucky. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear discusses his new lodgings and provides family news.

Rossiter reports on the recent epidemic of yellow fever at Cabana Fortress in Havana. He describes the patients and their symptoms as well as the disinfection of clothing, bedding, and property.

Reed details his activities for the month of September 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Lazear reports that he has been busy since the start of medical school. He discusses the growth of his child.

Lazear writes about his child.

Reed writes about an experiment with pigs and work involving the bacillus icteroides.

Lazear provides family news and inquires when to expect Sweitzer.

Reed details his activities for the month of October 1899. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Herron offers Lazear advice on the sale of a lot adjacent to Lazear's Denniston Avenue property.

Saleeby describes in detail a fever epidemic at Columbia Barracks, Cuba. He asks for the Surgeon General's opinion on the diagnosis. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Godfrey writes a confidential letter requesting the reassignment of Dr. Alden and Dr. Jackson, who do not work well with him.

Agramonte is informed that his contract as contract surgeon with the U.S. Army will be annulled on January 15, 1900. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The writer discusses endemic centers of yellow fever and the origin of the disease.

LePrince reports on the effectiveness of the malaria control in railroad cars. LePrince also comments on the anti-malaria work in Georgia and Tennessee.

This list provides names of the medical officers of the Department of Cuba and the names and duties of hospital corps men and privates.

This Act increases the pension provided to Mabel Lazear.

LePrince writes to Carter about the ongoing anti-malaria work and a conference they attended. [enclosed: a note on the use of wave action to control mosquitoes]

Connor describes the progress against yellow fever in Mexico. He would like to have Carter's yellow fever articles translated into Spanish.

[Hench?] instructs Schnurr in typing a document for him.

The editor praises the work of Reed, Lazear, Carroll and Agramonte as having laid the foundation for all future efforts against yellow fever and malaria. Carroll is singled out for commendation and called a martyr.

US Army A.A.F. Photo.

Carter informs the Board that yellow fever has broken out in Peru and the Peruvian government is seeking help. Carter offers to stay, but will be unable to do field work.

[Carter] sends Connor a historical epidemiological study of yellow fever in Mexico and Central America for his comments.

Truby discusses Carroll's career.

Andrus describes the work of the Yellow Fever Board and his role as a volunteer. He provides exacting lists of his fellow volunteers and their cases of yellow fever.

[Hench?] lists names and addresses of persons connected with his work on the history of the yellow fever experiments.

This list records names and addresses of persons in the United States and Cuba who received copies of "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

This document lists books, formerly owned by Walter Reed, which Blossom Reed is attempting to sell.

Barber excerpts selections of recollections by Henry Rose Carter of malaria in Virginia and around Cairo, Illinois. He would like to use these selections in a publication.

Howard reflects on his lifetime of work with mosquitoes. He includes a transcript of a January 13, 1901 letter from Walter Reed describing the success of Reed's experiments. A transcript of a February 20, 1902 letter from Ronald Ross discusses Ross' work in Africa.

This draft of Wood's biography of Walter Reed was written for young readers and was eventually published by Julian Messner, Inc.

This partial manuscript of Moran's autobiography describes his early life, military career, service as a sanitary inspector under Gorgas in Panama, marriage, and business ventures. He discusses his relationship with Hench and their search for the actual site of Camp Lazear, as well as the difficulties stemming from the Reed-Finlay controversy. The section of the draft covering the yellow fever experiments is missing.

Gertrude [s.n.] expresses condolences on the death of Henry Carter.

Welch extensively describes Reed's work at Johns Hopkins.

Kosslow writes a succinct but vivid account of Walter Reed's life, dealing with his work on typhoid and yellow fever.

Sturgis sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Schnurr gives [Lawrence?] Reed her address.

Emilie Lawrence Reed provides information on Walter Reed's favorite pet and her family life for Kelly.

LePrince discusses field work in Texas to control the outbreak of yellow fever.

[Carter?] details ways to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes.

Photo by Cuban Tourist Commission, Havana (Cuba)

Reeve sends Hench the copies he requested.

Hutchison discusses Hench's visit.

The author discusses the breeding of Anopheles mosquitoes.

Kissinger describes the yellow fever experiments and comments on the men involved. He also describes the experience of suffering from yellow fever and the treatment for the disease. Kissinger remarks on inaccuracies in the play "Yellow Jack." He maintains that he volunteered before Moran.

[Carter?] discusses the history of malaria in England.

Lambert thanks Truby for allowing to read his manuscript. He speaks highly of Ames and provides information about Lazear's funeral.

The unknown author describes the settlement for lepers that Carter established in Panama.

Carter writes in order to make a reservation for an upcoming meeting.

Moran's translation of entries made in Rojas' journal are certified by Rojas' widow as conforming in tenor to the original.

Moran's translation of entries made in Rojas' journal concern payment by Kean for the use of land on the San Jose farm by the yellow fever commission

[Carter] advises the chairman of the National Malaria Committee to reconsider abolishing a subcommittee that helps promote education in the fight against malaria.

[Carter] discusses the prevention of yellow fever, including past experiments involving control of the human host vs. control of mosquitoes.

Carter describes early epidemics of various diseases, some of them mistaken for yellow fever. He differentiates between yellow fever and malaria, describes different mortality rates, and lists characteristics of yellow fever.

This map shows the area around Camp Columbia, Cuba.

This list gives names and salaries.

Kelly asks Cullen to assist Sears.

The writer details Carter's career, ending with his mitigated retirement.

This document describes items related to yellow fever in detail; including letters, reports, medical charts, medals, artifacts, books, photographs, interview transcripts, magazines, and sketches.

Goldbacher sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Griffitts reports on the breeding of Anopheles in salt water, mainly in Virginia.

Carter writes about his surroundings.

Henry Carter informs Laura Carter that he has been working on manuscripts. Henry Carter invites her to visit him.

Frye sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Laura Carter requests books from the Library of Congress for use in a yellow fever bibliography.

Booth writes to Kelly regarding efforts to secure a pension for Kissinger.

Thomas sends a contribution for Kissinger.

[Hanson] suggests details for Dunn's investigation of mosquitoes.

Carter reports on yellow fever in Venezuela and Colombia.

Watson discusses the possibility and ramifications of yellow fever spreading into Asia and the Indian sub-continent.

Laura Carter informs Russell that she left the Ravenel correspondence with Read, but did not use it because her father's book ends before Reed's yellow fever work commenced.

The Luther M. Cornwall Co. informs Hench which books are available for sale.

Peabody discusses yellow fever work dating back to 1897, with particular emphasis on the work done in Cuba, in 1900 and 1901, by Reed and the Yellow Fever Commission.

[Lambert] answers twenty-one questions dealing with the yellow fever experiments at Camp Lazear. He describes how he assisted with the care of the patients, the work of female nurses, his involvement with the sanitary work, and an incident in which he broke quarantine to get Ames' help with his patient, Andrus.

[Carter] writes about the weather and his daughter, Laura.

[Carter?] proposes census questions that would assist anti-malarial work.

Detailed report on the history of yellow fever by H.R. Carter which includes areas such as geographical distribution, etiology, conveyance, pathology, clinical history, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prophylaxis.

Truby describes his experiences and observations in Cuba from 1898-1902, focusing on Lazear's story.

Student of Yellow Fever: Dr. Lazear Really Sacrificed His Life to Science

Barret offers Laura Carter condolences on the death of Henry Carter and reminisces about him.

The report describes efforts to pass a Congressional bill honoring the yellow fever volunteers and securing pensions.

Fragment of newspaper article relating to details of Carter's incubation theory

Pinto describes Reed's use of mosquitoes acquired from Finlay and the first experiments with volunteers.

Truby sends sketches locating the Camp Columbia surgery and Lazear's house, attached to an explanatory note.

Kean describes Reed's illness, death, and funeral.

This memorandum discusses the possibility that malaria originated in the Americas.

Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps

This document records Kean's pulse, temperature, urine, stool, diet, medicine and remarks during his bout with yellow fever.

This report supports Ames' inclusion in the Act, approved February 28, 1929, to recognize the public service rendered and disabilities incurred as voluntary subjects for inoculation during the yellow fever investigations in Cuba.

[Carter] proposes that the International Health Commission carry out an experiment involving the control of malarial mosquitoes. He includes a detailed procedure for such an experiment.

Photo by National Library of Medicine.

Dr. Carter Off Today

This biography focuses on the reasons why Ames should be included with the Yellow Fever Board and the volunteer soldiers in the Roll of Honor.

This document details Agramonte's career; from April 18, 1898 to June 15, 1903.