This is an estimated budget for the sanitation campaign to eliminate yellow fever, prepared by Henry Hanson, the Director of the Sanitation Campaign. [in Spanish]

This report discusses control of debris and vegetation, fish stocking, and ditching. Pertinent state health laws are listed.

The authors primarily discuss the treatment of malaria with quinine.

LePrince describes mosquito breeding in impounded waters, suggesting necessary regulations to be implemented by State Boards of Health.

[Carter] deals extensively with the prophylaxis of yellow fever.

The report outlines special measures to screen passengers, including quarantine procedures and possible hospitalization.

This is a detailed report on clinical findings regarding yellow fever.

These are Public Health Service specifications for impounded waters in malarial areas; autograph notes added.

[Carter] details various methods of controlling malaria. He discusses segregation, screening, mosquito bars, and the use of quinine. [Carter] favors mosquito control because it does not require modification of human behavior.

Ricketson is not to enter any yellow fever district until ten days after last vaccine injection.

Boldridge is sending Carter a copy of “Effective Malaria Control in a Ricefield District”. He praises Carter's publications on public health sanitary engineering.

Carter asks if "The Practice of Medicine in the Tropics," with her father's section on yellow fever, has gone to press. Her father has finished yellow fever work in Peru, but Laura Eugenia Cook Carter, his wife, has died.

Carter offers to go to Ferrenafe.

Obregon establishes a commission under the International Health Board for yellow fever work in Mexico. Officers, administrative structure, and funding are specified.

Perlitt sends Carter a check.

Lyster requests Carter's comments on a circular for the fish campaign and on the Rockefeller Foundation's methods in the Latin American yellow fever campaigns.

Carter writes that he must go to Ferrenafe because of a possible yellow fever outbreak.

Ross sends a photograph of himself for Kelly. He provides a journal reference for his work on malaria.

Rose writes that he will arrange for Noguchi's yellow fever vaccine and serum to be delivered to Chiclayo, Peru.

Rose informs Carter that some of Noguchi's vaccine has been shipped to Peru.

Rose requests news about the yellow fever situation in Peru.

Rose requests information on the yellow fever situation. He offers his assistance.

LePrince details his findings on stegomyia larvae in Laredo, Peru as well discussing the research of his colleagues.

Rose writes that he is awaiting Carter's report on yellow fever in Peru. He offers further funds and assistance.

LePrince sends Carter stegomyia caught in a hotel coatroom in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rose informs Laura Carter that they have heard from her father, who is still in Peru.

Bates informs Carter that yellow fever vaccine and serum has been sent.

This is a Spanish translation of a report on yellow fever, which details the incubation and spread of yellow fever as well as methods to combat it.

Rose writes that yellow fever in Peru is controllable but may spread. Henry Rose Carter will stay if needed, but he is unfit for field work.

Carter reports on the yellow fever epidemic in the department of Lambayeque, including nature of epidemic and campaign.

Carter receives a two hundred dollar check.

Hanson reports on a yellow fever epidemic in Peru. The local newspaper is publishing articles denouncing his sanitary campaign.

The writer acknowledges Hanson's cable describing yellow fever outbreaks in Peru.

Hanson writes about the inappropriate handling of vaccine.

Hanson writes about the vaccine being sent to Peru. He is concerned about funding.

Carter thanks Rose for a reimbursement check.

Carter writes about the funding of yellow fever work in Peru.

Carter sends Rose his yellow fever lecture for possible translation into Spanish.

Hanson discusses outbreaks of yellow fever in Peru, and his dealings with the Peruvian government. He requests the use of International Health Board funding.

Fricks needs to discuss a malaria control program with Carter and encloses a plan for the examination of school children.

Lebredo informs Carter of his latest research and the International Sanitary Convention of the American Republics meetings.

Rose thanks Carter for his impressions of the yellow fever situation in West Africa. He sends him an outline of a conference concerning the Yellow Fever Commission report as well as Noguchi's Leptospira icteroides work.

Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak on the frontier of Peru. He states that yellow fever cases are declining elsewhere.

Rose inquires about a yellow fever doctor sent to Peru to help Hanson.

LePrince reports on the yellow fever situation in Mexico, where he is conducting mosquito experiments, as well as Griffitts' malaria control work in Alabama.

Hanson discusses funding issues and a recent yellow fever outbreak.

Vega informs Mitchel that he is unable to help Mitchel in regards to the Peruvian government.

Mitchel complains about his problems with the Peruvian government. He encloses a copy of a letter from M.L. Vega regarding his situation.

Hanson discusses the spread of yellow fever in Peru, and the use of fish to control mosquitoes. He also discusses funding issues.

Rose grants Hanson's request for trained sanitary inspectors. He expects cooperation with the French Army Medical Corps. He encloses an account sheet detailing conversion of currency.

Rose thanks Carter for his letter concerning Drs. Walcott and Beverly.

Fairchild informs Carter that Beverly of Medical Corps is at Langley Field, Virginia.

Receipt for Carter's Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene subscription.

Thorpe believes that Wolcott is currently in England.

Connor discusses administrative issues related to the yellow fever work in Peru, mentioning Rose, Pareja and Hanson. He believes that Carter should not return to Peru, but rather should stay in the U.S.

Cudlipp provides Carter with Walcott's address in British Guyana.

Carter recommends Walcott for yellow fever work, although he is inexperienced in mosquito control.

Lyster reports on the yellow fever situation in Central and South America.

Carter believes that yellow fever is still present in Africa. Carter would be willing to go to Africa as an adviser if he is physically able.

Hanson discusses financial affairs and describes various yellow fever cases.

The writer discusses the yellow fever situation and the economic ramifications of quarantines. Enclosed is a copy of a telegram to Hanson.

Rose thanks Carter for his assessment of the situation in West Africa.

Hanson requests an increase of funds. He discusses his dealings with local authorities and steamship companies.

Kean states that Reed's name should have appeared in the newspaper's article about yellow fever and briefly discusses Reed's and his assistant's work in conquering yellow fever. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Hanson reports on yellow fever work in Peru and comments on his employees, interpersonal issues, funding, and problems with steamship companies.

Carter's subscription to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene should be in his name, not his son's.

Connor comments on Hanson's and Pareja's work in Peru. He also discusses issues related to yellow fever work in Mexico.

Pareja, in this letter translated from Spanish to English, writes to Rose regarding his appointment as Director of Health. He details efforts taken to eliminate yellow fever.

Messer sends Carter a report of the malaria control committee, which Gage will present at the Boston meeting.

Noguchi and Cohn manuscript on the behavior of the heart in monkeys and guinea pigs infected with yellow fever.

This letter concerns qualifications of yellow fever workers.

White saw Carter's and Hanson's letters before leaving for Nicaragua.

Hanson discusses funding and reports on yellow fever cases. He requests more inspectors.

Fisher reports on the malaria situation in South Carolina. He discusses his malaria control work funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Messer thanks Carter for his comments on Virginia malaria control work.

Fisher reports on an increase in malaria attributed to dam impoundment in South Carolina.

Read sends Carter a letter from Pareja.

This letter, originally sent by the prefect commander, details the difficulties and economic ramifications of quarantine operations.

Hanson criticizes Peruvian officials for undermining yellow fever work.

Noguchi's paper on prophylaxis and serum therapy of yellow fever. Discusses isolation of Leptospira icteroides, as well as experiments, efficacy of serum therapy of yellow fever and vaccination against yellow fever.

The writer thinks that Hanson is winning the fight against yellow fever in Peru.

Read sends Carter the report of Hanson's work in Peru, which details water container inspections, quarantine, reported deaths and the training of more men.

[Carter] warns that mosquito control will be harder in Peru because the local officials are unfamiliar with quarantine procedures.

Hanson reports on mosquito work in Peru, where he thinks they have been successful.

Hanson believes the Peruvian epidemic may be over.

Hanson is working on a report covering the Peruvian campaign.

Carter, preparing a paper, asks Hanson about his experience in Peru. He believes that Hanson and his team have saved Peru. Carter wishes he could have returned to Peru.

White reports that there is no yellow fever in Peru, but that it is vital to continue mosquito controls for a year.

Corrigan describes inspections of various Peruvian sites for yellow fever eradication.

Griffitts thanks Carter for lending him memos. He reports on the results of impounded water work in North Carolina and Virginia.

Phillips encourages Carter to keep his money in Peruvian pounds due to the poor exchange rate.

Corrigan relates the results of mosquito control inspections on farms.

[Boldridge's] report on a mosquito survey in South Carolina includes interviews with locals regarding mosquitoes, and information on the incidence of malaria and mosquito control measures.

Hanson credits the success against yellow fever in Peru to Carter's advice. Yellow fever has been reported in British Honduras and Belize

Read sends Carter excerpts of Hanson's and White's letters.

Hanson reports on the yellow fever work in South America. He discusses the irregularity of mail, the effective use of fish for mosquito control, the yellow fever risk of Lima's poorer areas, and public health personnel. Hanson thanks the International Health Board for all of its support to the campaign.

Hanson sends Carter a copy of a letter reporting on the yellow fever work in South America.

This is a cablegram with a translated cipher. It concerns funding for health inspectors in the Panama Canal Zone.

In a report on the yellow fever work in Peru, Hanson discusses financial matters, correspondence received, the help extended by White and Carter, and manpower needs. Hanson declares the campaign is going well.

Read reports on new yellow fever cases in Central America, conditions in various areas in Mexico, and intensive control measures to reduce incidence of infection.

This document lists abstracts of articles dealing with the destruction of certain aquatic plants.

Hanson sends Carter a copy of Hanson's letter to Rose reporting on yellow fever work in Peru, and asks if Carter agrees that the situation seems nearly under control.

Carter recommends continuation of work. He requests to stay since he is the most qualified. He fears a yellow fever outbreak in Lima.

Hanson includes the names of medical personnel and the places he has inspected. He mentions the lack of cooperation from locals. He is considering a return to the U.S.

Hanson gives an account of his trip to Panama. He mentions a modification of quarantine process. He describes sanitary inspections to various regions of Peru [lists names of personnel]. He expresses concern about the government's funding of workers. The yellow fever campaign is going well, but vigilance is required.

Hanson discusses ways of converting funds into dollars. He reports on field work done by various experts. He mentions funding issues concerning the Peruvian government.

Read describes details of a field trip. She mentions the attitude of the laborers, noting that the military is needed to get work done. She discusses the prophylactic campaign initiative.

Read refers to Henry Rose Carter's illness. Rose is on vacation in Maine.

Hanson thanks Read for mail and the ruling regarding pay for campaign employees. He describes the difficulties doing field work during a workers' strike. He discusses reassignment of investigators to Panama.

Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak in Trujillo. He mentions the difficulty of doing prophylactic work in Lima. He offers his opinions regarding a member of the Panama Canal Health Department and the Peruvian government.

The publishing house of Henry Frowde and Hodder & Stoughton sends Carter a prospectus for a new set of books, entitled "The Practice of Medicine in the Tropics."

Carter decides to keep his money in the Peruvian bank.

Boldridge sends Carter a report on the mosquito work in South Carolina.

Caldwell thanks Carter for his informative and invaluable lecture. He reports on field work, problems with local customs, and migrant workers' susceptibility to yellow fever.

Fricks thanks Ferrell for the invitation to attend meeting in malaria control. He requests that the International Health Board fund expenses for H.R. Carter as he feels H.R. Carter's presence is essential.

Hanson sends Carter a Spanish translation of a lecture. Some inspectors are returning to the Canal Zone. He hopes to bring his family to Peru. There has been an outbreak of bubonic plague. He offers his opinions on the Peruvian government.

Hanson offers his opinions on the Peruvian government in regards to funding.

Jesse T. Lazear discusses financial affairs concerning Mabel Lazear and her children.

Woodfall asks Carter to review the bill before Georgia Legislature regarding impounded waters.

Pierce writes that the Public Health Service seeks a high degree of excellence for all courses of instruction. Lecturers should be recognized leaders in their fields. Pierce asks Carter to prepare a statement on malaria and yellow fever.

The writer informs Fricks that Carter is not willing to accept financial aid to attend a meeting.

Carter does not accept financial support for travel to Hot Springs malaria meeting.

Fricks apologizes for his efforts to convince Carter to attend the Hot Spring malaria meeting.

Carter gives Woodfall advice on proposed legislation to control spread of malaria.

Carter agrees to send Surgeon General Cumming a synopsis of a lecture on either malaria or yellow fever.

Rose thanks Carter for suggesting the name of colleague and expresses pleasure at having seen him recently.

Parker reports on a malaria survey in Texas. He describes campaign details. All towns show good results.

Wood praises William Crawford Gorgas' work in eliminating yellow fever from Havana, and also his work with the Panama Canal Commission. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

[Carter] requests a reply from Surgeon General [Cumming's] office so he can prepare the lecture as requested.

Pierce requests that Carter prepare two statements for the lecture series.

Hanson discusses funding and the use of fish in breeding areas. He lists the people in charge of various locations, and has hopes of soon eliminating yellow fever on the coast.

The publishing company requests that Carter abstract Cohn and Noguchi's article on monkey hearts and yellow fever.

Carter sends Surgeon General [Cumming] data for lectures as requested.

Hanson hopes that there will be no more yellow fever cases after the year 1921. He describes his field work in detail: the use of fish to combat mosquito breeding was very successful but the limited use of containers was difficult to enforce. He praises several inspectors for their good work.

Woodfall informs Carter that all papers dealing with malaria have been sent to LePrince.

Noguchi appreciates Carter's in-depth analysis of his article. He discusses individual sections of article and looks forward to additional comments or suggestions.

[Carter] requests changes and additions to the manuscript that he sent to Thomas Nelson and Sons publishing house.

[Carter] comments on the efficacy of the yellow fever vaccine.

Hanson reports on the investigation of a possible yellow fever case. He describes his field work and discusses personnel matters. He hopes to bring the campaign to an end by the spring of 1922.

Carter makes a donation to Newfoundland fishermen. He refers to difficulties in transportation and distribution to help Russian children.

[Carter] refers to the coordination of malaria control with projects for agricultural drainage.

Hanson refers to the Academy of Medicine meeting to study epidemics of yellow fever. He rebuts the contention of a Peruvian physician to the absence of yellow fever in the area, noting that the goal of the campaign is to insure against recurrence.

Rose thanks Carter for his unselfish devotion and loyalty to the cause.

Cavassa discusses the ongoing yellow fever campaign.

Hanson refutes Dr. Arces' theory that yellow fever does not exist in Peru. He expresses confidence in the work being done.

Receipt for book order.

Fricks seeks Carter's advice on how to publish comprehensive malaria bulletin.

Carter discusses the history of yellow fever in South America.

Rose expresses great interest in publishing a story on yellow fever.

[Carter] does not see the need to write another systematic treatise on malaria control. He suggests two different alternatives.

Pierce thanks Carter for his paper on yellow fever.

Carter inquires about the price of a book, "Practice of Medicine in the Tropics", that he purchased recently.

Carter requests that Rose proofread his Spanish translation of an article sent to him by Hanson.

Noguchi informs Carter of the death, by yellow fever, of Cross - one of Noguchi's laboratory assistants. Cross had been sent to Mexico without being properly immunized. Noguchi openly questions the actions of the doctors who attended to Cross in Mexico.

This extract suggests that Finlay first formulated the idea of mosquito conveyance of yellow fever.

As requested by Kelly, [Emilie Lawrence Reed] writes a description of Walter Reed's illness, treatment, and death.

Robertson reviews recent reports on plague prevention in northern China.

Gouzien reports on yellow fever in West Africa and discusses epidemics and their control since 1900. He stresses the continued need for mosquito control.

Byrd's paper discusses the control of mosquito breeding as the most effective way to reduce the incidence of malaria.

[Carter?] writes to Hanson that he recalls balancing accounts in Piura, Peru on this day last year.

Noguchi sends Carter eight ampoules of yellow fever vaccine and directions for its use.

Carter sends Hidinger an abstract and critique of the National Drainage Congress proceedings.

Noguchi discusses the death of Cross in Mexico, emphasizing the limited protection of vaccination.

[Carter] asks that the Public Health Service supervise mosquito study and control of ponds at Badin and other places in North Carolina.

[Carter] comments extensively on a public health film on malaria.

[Carter] comments on Robertson's proposed bubonic plague study and on plague infected fleas.

The firm of Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton informs Carter about its pricing policies for reprints of medical journals.

The writer praises Carter's work, entitled "El Doctor de Guadalupe." The writer also notes the contributions, in Peru, of Hanson and the Rockefeller Foundation.

Carter writes to LePrince concerning three papers on water impoundment he gave to the U.S. Army Surgeon General.

Carter writes to Boldridge concerning Geiger's pamphlet on Anopheles mosquito flight experiment.

[Carter] asks Connor for a translation of a text on the pre-Columbian Yucatan. He believes yellow fever may have existed among the Maya.

Fricks believes that Carter's malaria abstracts are very important to field workers, but should be issued by the Division of Scientific Research.

Mayne thanks Carter for his contributions to engineering abstracts and inquires about his sources.

Hanson details his yellow fever work in Peru, commenting on his workers, areas of the country where mosquito work is being done, the suspension of Dunn's stegomyia work, and fever cases.

Carter describes the literature he is covering for his abstracts.

Griffitts believes that Carter's abstracts are of great value. He may move to Mobile, Alabama for a malaria project.

Hanson details the progress against yellow fever in Peru, but notes that the situation in Mexico and Central America is more serious than once thought.

Komp finds great value Carter's abstracts of malaria literature.

LePrince writes that Carter's malaria abstracts and comments are valuable. He discusses Caldwell's yellow fever work in Mexico and upcoming malaria control work in southern Illinois, as well as other malaria work in the South.

Carter requests a reference to an article, by Kudo, on a microorganism that kills mosquito larvae.

Williams believes that the malaria abstracts require Carter's comments to be useful. He has been filming locations that need draining as part of the anti-malaria campaign.

Connor describes the yellow fever situation in Mexico.

Catherine Lazear provides family news and recalls the day of William Lazear's birth.

Carter writes that he would be glad to give lectures on malaria and yellow fever.

Carter discusses Kudo's article, as well as others. Carter would like to work with Barber for a short period, although he believes a winter attack on Anopheles is fruitless.

Carter critiques Mayne's manuscript on the Anopheles mosquito.

Carter asks Howard for references on the effect of cold on Aedes calopus mosquitos.

Gorgas asks Wood to write the preface to the biography she is writing about her husband. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Barber discusses his efforts against mosquitos in Alabama.

Connor discusses research on pre-Columbian yellow fever.

[Carter] asks Stiles if the cattle fever tick is becoming acclimated to colder climates.

[Carter] inquires about LePrince's mosquito work in Illinois.

Cascorrcelos writes to Connor concerning possible pre-Columbian manifestations of yellow fever.

Howard identifies the mosquitoes, captured in a hotel's coatroom in Carbondale, Illinois, as males of the yellow fever mosquito.

[Carter] asks Creel for details of past Mississippi Valley outbreaks that were not yellow fever for a study he is conducting.

Roche informs Carter that she will hold Carter's letter until Russell returns from Brazil.

Frost asks Carter to give lectures on malaria and yellow fever at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

Hanson believes that the yellow fever epidemic along the Peruvian coast has been contained.

Frost discusses Carter's upcoming lectures on malaria and yellow fever, at Johns Hopkins.

The International Health Board encourages Carter to write a history of yellow fever.

Hanson describes the work of the sanitary campaign against yellow fever in Peru, naming physicians and surveyors.

Connor discusses the term “cocolitzle” in reference to possible pre-Columbian yellow fever epidemic.

The writer recommends Connor for yellow fever work in Africa.

Hanson reports on mosquito larvae studies in Peru. He also discusses, at length, administrative and political issues related to his work.

Carter discusses the accounts of Carroll, Gorgas, and Agramonte regarding Lazear's death.

[Carter] informs Hanson that he has been lecturing on malaria and yellow fever at Johns Hopkins. Currently he is working on a brief history of yellow fever.

Truby believes that Lazear probably did tell Carroll he was bitten by a mosquito at Las Animas, but that Reed and others felt Lazear had purposely allowed himself to be bitten. He comments on Agramonte's role in the yellow fever work.

Parker sends Carter a paper on malaria work in Texas.

Frost comments on Carter's report on influenza and pneumonia in Panama and urges him to publish it. He feels Carter's lectures were the best they have had at Johns Hopkins.

LePrince sends six mosquitoes hatched from pupae found in the hotel in Carbondale, Illinois.

Frost comments on influenza epidemics in Panama.

LePrince sends the remaining mosquitoes hatched from pupae and larvae found in a hotel in Carbondale, Illinois.

Griffitts asks for Carter's help on a paper he must give on malaria control.

[Carter] comments on Snow's living organism theory of disease.

[Carter] comments on malaria control and sends Griffitts a recent lecture he gave on the subject. [Carter] requests information on breeding areas of the three Anopheles species mosquitos.

Carter asks when water was first piped to Front and Water Streets, in Philadelphia.

Carter asks Hollingsworth if New Orleans Stegomyia (mosquitos) breed only in puddles with mud sides.

Comstock describes possible yellow fever cases to Howland. All involve foreigners in Brazil.

Carter asks Bruns about mosquito breeding in puddles with mud sides.

Read sends Carter extracts from two letters by Hanson. In the first letter Hanson discusses a possible yellow fever outbreak in southern Peru. His second letter deals with rumors of a yellow fever outbreak in the mountains.

This opinion discusses a case in which a power company has been sued by a farmer for building a dam. This dam damaged his farm land and created stagnant pools where malarial mosquitoes breed.

Carter feels that there is no danger to the coast from any yellow fever east of the Peruvian mountains due to distance, population size, and a paucity of water storage.

Parker informs Carter that he is not permitted to continue malaria work in Cherokee County, Mississippi, but that the county health department will continue the work. He is now beginning the Yazoo County campaign and planning a mobile laboratory.

Caldwell asks Carter about the possibility of human yellow fever “carriers”, as he has had an inexplicable case of yellow fever in his district.

[Carter] requests information on the history of yellow fever in Peru. [Carter] comments on working relations with the Peruvian government.

Derivaux tells Carter of his activities over the past three years. He is now in private practice and teaching at Vanderbilt Medical School.

[Carter] thanks Ashburn for sending him his manuscript. He discusses issues concerning mosquitos, specifically the Anopheles.

C. L. W. writes about stegomyia occurring in ditches in New Orleans.

Hollingworth answers Carter's questions regarding stegomyia in New Orleans.

Bair praises the abstracts provided by the Public Health Service. Included is an autograph note from Carter to Mendelsohn.

Read refers Carter to a French article detailing a yellow fever outbreak in eighteenth-century Europe.

[Carter] believes that human “carriers” of yellow fever, without symptoms, do not exist. He feels that Caldwell's case must involve either a human with undiagnosed yellow fever or an erroneous diagnosis of yellow fever.

Boldridge asks Carter for information on health conditions in Guatemala.

[Carter] describes his first encounter with Finlay and his impressions of Finlay's work.

Connor recommends continued vigilance for at least six months after the last confirmed case of yellow fever. He discusses the political situation in Mexico, noting that the Tampico office is closing.

Carter gives Boldridge advice regarding Guatemala, including precautions to take. He offers his opinions about the people of Latin America.

Robertson proposes a study of fleas and bubonic plague in Boston, Philadelphia or Baltimore, Savannah, and New Orleans.

Connor asks for Carter's opinion regarding some notes he has compiled on yellow fever. The campaign in Mexico is going well.

[Carter] informs Russell that work on the yellow fever history has proceeded slowly. He requests payment for clerical services related to the writing of the book.

The Mercantile Bank of the Americas has questions regarding Carter's deposit.

Mendelsohn discusses problems surrounding the publication of Carter's article on malaria.

Scannell reminisces about times he and Carter spent in Panama. He reports on yellow fever field work in Mexico and claims to have created a “no man's land” between Mexico and Guatemala.

Hanson reports on the conclusion of the yellow fever campaign in Peru. He encourages Carter to file all his expense receipts since the exchange rate has improved.

[Carter] critiques Connor's draft on yellow fever.

The Mercantile Bank of the Americas instructs a bank in Peru to convert Carter's deposit into dollars.

Read writes that Carter will receive an advance, to cover writing-related expenses, for the yellow fever book.

Hanson writes that he has announced to the press and government that yellow fever has been eradicated along the coast.

The writer, from the treasury department of the U.S. Public Health Service, expresses a desire to discuss with Carter a plan to put European ports under the general direction of U.S. Quarantine Station, on Staten Island, New York.

Connor discusses field work and a difficult case, in San Cristobal. Connor is worried that yellow fever's demise in Peru will be announced too soon.

Carter recommends strict enforcement of sanitary rules to prevent further outbreaks of yellow fever. He believes that entire coast line of Peru is free of disease.

Darnall requests information concerning Mabel Lazear's age, health, and finances.

Carter requests data on the history of yellow fever in Peru.

Darnall requests that Mabel Lazear send information related to the annuity directly to the Surgeon General.

Hanson discusses the political situation in Peru and his difficulties in dealing with local authorities.

[Carter] discusses Scannell's work against yellow fever in Chiapas, Mexico.

Caldwell agrees with Carter that there are no human carriers of yellow fever. He discusses, in detail, his field work in Mexico.

Carter requests clarification of the veracity of a controversial study published by the Rockefeller Foundation, in 1921, regarding yellow fever and human experimentation.

Hanson updates Carter on his search for material for Carter's yellow fever book. The Peruvian health authorities have suggested he stay after the end of campaign, but he is uncertain what he will do.

Anthony informs Mabel Lazear that the item covering her annuity has passed the House and the Senate.

[Mead] writes to Congressman Anthony in support of the continuation of Mabel Lazear's annuity.

[Mead] writes to Surgeon-General Ireland in support of the continuation of Mabel Lazear's annuity.

Mead sends Mabel Lazear copies of his letters to the Surgeon General and the Appropriations Subcommittee encouraging the continuation of her annuity.

Anthony thanks Mead for bringing to his attention the annuities of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Ireland agrees with Mead regarding the annuities of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Mead hopes that the annuities will continue as long as Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll are in need.

Noguchi writes to White regarding the appearance of human experimentation in the 1921 Rockefeller Foundation report. Noguchi had attributed the experiment to White.

Mead thanks Anthony for his assistance in renewing Mabel Lazear's and Jennie Carroll's annuities.

Noguchi, referring to the 1921 Rockefeller Foundation report, attempts to clarify the claim that vaccinated soldiers did not contract yellow fever.

Noguchi writes to Carter concerning the confusion over human experimentation in the 1921 Rockefeller Foundation report.

Mead informs Mabel Lazear that items for the continuation of her annuity have passed both the House and the Senate.

Guiteras provides Carter with his new address in Cuba.

Carter offers a correction to Bruce's “History of the University of Virginia.“

Carter writes about the history of yellow fever in South America and his research on the subject.

Hanson discusses yellow fever cases in Peru.

Mabel Lazear expresses gratitude for what the Merchants' Association of New York has done for her.

Williamson requests that Carter review a manuscript on the yellow fever campaign in Ecuador. He suggests it may be useful for Carter's planned publication on the history of yellow fever.

Carter discusses a manuscript on the campaign against yellow fever in Ecuador.

Carter maintains that the sanitation of the Isthmus of Panama was Gorgas' work. He credits Reed for laying the foundation of all subsequent yellow fever work.

Pareja writes to Carter regarding the history of yellow fever in Ecuador. Enclosed is a table showing the annual number of yellow fever cases, from 1880-1919, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Carter gives his opinion as to whether Hanson should pursue a position with the Peruvian Health Department. He doubts that an African campaign will ever take place.

Carter discusses scientific theories concerning the origins of yellow fever in humans.

Scannell discusses his field work and answers Carter's questions concerning the breeding places of mosquitoes in wells.

Hanson requests that Carter critique his preliminary report on the yellow fever campaign in Peru. He asks if his resume describing his work in 1921 and 1922 has been received.

Rose reports that the western coast of South American is free from yellow fever. There are still cases of yellow fever in eastern Brazil.

Martinez asserts the Book of Chilam Balam is not an accurate source of history.

Thayer offers Mabel Lazear his assistance if ever she needs it.

Hanson offers to send Carter memorabilia of the yellow fever campaign in Peru. He plans to arrive in New York soon.

Derivaux reports on work done in the field of acidosis and diabetes. He has done no more work on malaria since going into private practice.

The writer makes recommendations concerning how the International Health Board should handle inquiries concerning the status of yellow fever in various South American countries.

Carter describes his trip to South Carolina, but refuses to make anymore long journeys. He discusses financial affairs and family issues.

Connor discusses the campaign against yellow fever in Mexico, which he plans to finish soon. He thanks Carter for the critique of his manuscript.

Caldwell reports on the Mexican yellow fever and antimalarial campaign, describing the cooperative efforts of the Mexicans and the Rockefeller Commission workers.

Caldwell discusses his work in Vera Cruz and neighboring areas.

Caldwell asks Carter to review a report on the yellow fever campaign in Mexico. He discusses the current situation in the field.

Carter thanks Pareja for providing him with historical data on yellow fever cases in Guayaquil and asks him to clarify some statements.

Rose sends Carter English and Spanish versions of an article by White on yellow fever. He mentions two cases of yellow fever in Mexico, which White and Connor are investigating.

Rose apologizes for missing Carter while he was in New York.

Carter thanks Martinez for his information on the Book of Chilam Balam of Chumayel.

The writer discusses White's paper on yellow fever, and believes it would be useful to local doctors in Mexico.

Russell asks that Noguchi examine the tissues he sent, looking especially for Weil's disease.

White discusses ongoing mosquito eradication work in Mexico and South America.

Carter reviews, in detail, the "Report of the Yellow Fever Campaign in Second Yellow Fever Zone."

Carter suggests several possible field studies on malaria.

This report discusses the probable origin of yellow fever in Africa.

This is a draft of Carter's letter to Ferrell (August 25, 1922), which includes Carter's signature.

Russell reports that White discovered a case of yellow fever in Tampico. He believes that this indicates a continued presence of the disease in that region.

Russell paraphrases telegrams and letters, enclosing one from White, concerning new yellow fever cases in Mexico and Africa.

White writes that he has been mediating between Connor and Stubbs. He briefly describes the situation in Mexico regarding yellow fever.

Gunn reports to Russell on yellow fever and public health conditions in the Ivory Coast, Africa.

Caldwell replies to questions raised by Carter concerning yellow fever outbreaks in Mexico and Africa.

Carter discusses the latest yellow fever outbreak in Mexico. He is also concerned about the new cases in Africa.

Russell discusses yellow fever cases in Grand Bassam and West Africa. French government officials ask for medicine to combat the outbreak.

Read informs Carter that Connor wants the yellow fever council, including Carter, to critique his articles on yellow fever.

Gunn reports on a vaccine shipment and on new cases of yellow fever in the Ivory Coast.

Hanson discusses financial matters and his feelings towards the International Health Board. He comments on Connor and Cumming.

[Carter] critiques Connor's articles on mosquitoes, fish, and yellow fever. He credits Connor with the use of fish for mosquito control in recent yellow fever campaigns.

In this editorial the Canal Zone Chief Health Officer discusses malaria and public health efforts in Panama.

Pareja discusses the origins of yellow fever in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Russell asks Carter for comments on the enclosed letter from Gunn regarding yellow fever and public health conditions in Ivory Coast, Africa.

Comstock describes possible yellow fever cases to Schobinger. All involve foreigners in Brazil. Comstock criticizes the local physicians' attitude and treatment of the cases.

Hazlehurst seeks Carter's advice on a draft of Regulations Governing the Impounding of Waters, which he is anxious to have passed by the State Board of Health.

Williams discusses a bulletin that was distributed to educate the public about mosquitoes. He writes about employing a sanitary officer for malaria education.

Ship Captain Wood requests the quarantine officer to dispose of the body of a Spanish sailor, a possible yellow fever victim.

Fricks quotes a letter he received from Barber that says Chaara foetida is not suitable as food for mosquito larvae.

Farrell is impressed by Carter's suggestions of field experiments for malaria control. He discusses funding issues.

Lombard reports to Cumming on a possible yellow fever case involving the death of a Spanish sailor at Mobile, Alabama.

Russell thanks Carter for answering Antonetti's questions. He has no news of more yellow fever cases in Mexico.

Cumming advises Lombard on a possible yellow fever case at Mobile, Alabama.

The Mexico City correspondent comments on new yellow fever cases.

Carter reports on his survey of mosquito breeding in certain portions of Bridgewater Lake and the surrounding area.

Lombard reports on a possible yellow fever case involving the death of a Spanish seaman. He includes clinical and pathological reports and describes treatment of the vessel and crew.

Russell encloses a letter from Selskar M. Gunn reporting on yellow fever in French West Africa.

Cavassa writes to Carter that he finds his account of the yellow fever epidemic in Peru interesting. Unfortunately, he has lost the reference to the article on Stegomyias that Carter had requested.

Carter critiques the tentative requirements for impounding water to prevent the production of malaria which were sent to him by Hazlehurst. He discusses the costs of malaria prevention measures. He comments on the ideas of LePrince and Griffitts.

Fisher requests Carter's suggestions for water projects in North Carolina.

Carter reports on his survey of McDowell Creek to determine the presence of malaria bearing mosquitoes and the effect of the proposed Mountain Island Pond on the production of these mosquitoes. Carter believes a survey needs to be repeated after the creation of the pond.

Kelly solicits corrections or clarifications for a new edition of his book, “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

Connor writes to Carter about his meeting with archeologist Thompson concerning an ancient Mayan storage device. He describes the yellow fever outbreak in Mexico and the difficult working conditions there.

[Kelly] solicits corrections and clarifications for a new edition of his book, “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

[Kelly] requests information on Emilie Lawrence Reed.

[Kelly] requests information for a new edition of his book, “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

Hazlehurst thanks Carter for his comments on the proposed Alabama public health regulations.

Latimer believes that Emilie Lawrence Reed did not support Walter Reed's work in Cuba.

Kelly's [secretary?] desires to know if a biography of Gorgas has been published.

Hanson writes about resuming his yellow fever work in Mexico. He discusses the ramifications, both personal and financial, that such a decision would entail. He comments on the political situation in Mexico.

McCaw writes about memorials to Walter Reed, including the U.S. Army hospital in Washington, D.C.

Fricks hopes that Carter will be able to attend the Chattanooga meetings.

Tasker relates a conversation with Emilie Lawrence Reed. He provides information on Clara Maass, and gives permission to use a photograph of a portrait of George M. Sternberg.

Norman details the cost of Kelly's revisions to his book.

Bauvallet reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine to treat yellow fever cases in Bassam, Ivory Coast.

[Kelly] thanks Tasker for supplying information for his book.

[Kelly] requests official confirmation of the changes to be made in the new edition of “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

Bauvallet reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine to treat yellow fever cases in Bassam, Ivory Coast.

LePrince thanks Carter for introducing his ideas on mosquitos and drainage into technical schools.

Seguin reports on possible yellow fever deaths and public health response in French West Africa.

Fisher thanks Carter for his public health recommendations. He describes his anti-malaria work and tells of the prevalence of malaria at North and South Carolina sites.

Fricks sends Rankin and Carter a copy of proposed impounded water health regulations.

Noguchi thanks Howland for Comstock's letter and comments on the fever cases in Brazil.

This is a detailed clinical report from Africa, which describes a case of yellow fever in which the patient died. Included is a detailed description of the treatment program and the autopsy record.

Seguin reports on possible yellow fever deaths and public health response in French West Africa.

Rose informs Carter that the International Health Board plans to continue yellow fever work in Mexico and possibly in Brazil.

[Carter] sends Fisher information on impounded waters. He comments on the malaria and mosquito situation in North and South Carolina.

Carter requests the Thompson article on Mayan antiquities from the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.

Fisher reports on malaria and mosquito conditions at some North Carolina sites.

Norman writes regarding changes proposed for “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

Hazlehurst returns Carter's memoranda.

Carter comments on the Health Board's work in Mexico and Grand Bassam.

Long sends Carter copies of correspondence about a possible yellow fever case at Mobile, Alabama.

[Kelly] agrees to Norman's suggested changes to the new edition of “Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.“

Rose requests Carter's opinion on an alleged yellow fever case.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Lombard's report on a possible case of yellow fever involving the death of a Spanish seaman and asks for his opinion of the case.

Frost requests that Carter give two epidemiology lectures on yellow fever at Johns Hopkins University.

[Carter] discusses an alleged case of yellow fever. He believes that a quarantine should be instituted for safety's sake.

Rose reports on a yellow fever outbreak in Ceara, Brazil.

Emilie Lawrence Reed seeks a pension increase. She writes about Marie Gorgas' pension and discusses the public stature of William Gorgas.

Shipping manager Nettles informs medical officer Murphy about the route taken by a ship where a possible yellow fever death occurred. He describes quarantine and treatment of the ship at Mobile, Ala.

[Kelly] writes that he supports Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension increase.

Sutton informs Carter that the Camden court cases will not be tried.

This is a detailed clinical report from Africa, which describes a case of yellow fever in which the patient recovered.

Hausheer reports that their yellow fever findings in Surinam proved negative, but yellow fever is present in Sierra Leone.

Lombard requests Carter's advice on possible yellow fever cases.

Rose reports on American yellow fever deaths in Ceara, Brazil. He also mentions incidents of yellow fever in Africa.

Rose sends Carter a letter with more information on the possible yellow fever death of a Spanish seaman. He reports that conditions are satisfactory in British Guiana.

Parker requests Carter's opinion on his formula for the economic loss caused by malaria in Mississippi.

Antonetti expresses his thanks for the Foundation's help regarding the recent outbreaks of yellow fever in French West Africa.

[Hackett's] report to the International Health Board traces the history of yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil. The report includes mortality records and clinical records of cases among Americans and Europeans.

Carter sends Long excerpts from a Stegomyia article he is writing that discusses breeding temperatures.

Rose requests that Carter submit expenses for his work on the history of yellow fever.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Dr. Hackett's report on yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil

Parker discusses his formula to compute economic losses due to malaria.

Kelly thanks Carter for his yellow fever work and requests reprints of his articles.

Hanson discusses his career options in Peru and Africa. He mentions the possibility of leaving public health.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Hausheer's report on an alleged case of yellow fever.

[Carter] comments on alleged yellow fever cases in Ceara, Brazil.

Carter lists expenses related to writing the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter discusses his connection to the work of Reed's Yellow Fever Commission. Carter maintains that Reed informed him that the direction taken by the Yellow Fever Commission, in Cuba, was inspired by his early work with yellow fever.

Read thanks Carter for his comments on yellow fever cases in Ceara, Brazil.

Denno describes the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose. Denno would like Noguchi to examine Cose in New York.

The Foundation reimburses Carter for his work-related expenses.

Connor reports on yellow fever in Mexico. He suspects a Caribbean epidemic spreading from Brazil.

[Laura Carter] sends Cumming a list of Henry Carter's articles at the Army Medical Museum.

[Carter] informs Rose that the reimbursement check sent to him was too large.

Read sends Carter a copy of Dr. Denno's letter on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose.

Carter discusses recent cases of yellow fever.

Rose thanks Carter for his comments on Cose's case of yellow fever. He reports that Noguchi will examine Cose.

White comments on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman Cose. White reports on the Mexican yellow fever work.

Frost sends Carter information on the lectures Carter will deliver at Johns Hopkins University.

Veracruz describes methods used to control mosquito breeding in Mexico. He also discusses yellow fever outbreaks and disease transportation routes in Mexico.

Caldwell comments on the Mexican yellow fever commission report.

Hanson writes about his search for new work and his discouragement at not being offered public health positions. He notes that sanitary work in Peru has almost stopped due to financial issues.

Kirk explains the amount of the reimbursement check sent to Carter.

Pareja informs Carter that he has never seen a case of espiroquetosis ictero-hemorrhagica (Weil's Disease) in Guayaquil.

Guiteras resigns from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council.

Rose sends Carter a letter from Dr. White speculating on the Cose yellow fever case.

Dunn reports on his survey of the city of Barranquilla.

The case history describes Manrique's final illness and his autopsy.

Carter discusses the seasonal presence and absence of mosquitoes, and the control of their breeding through the use of vegetation control, fish stocking, and maintenance of water level in ponds.

The case history describes Viviesca's final illness and his autopsy.

Carter contends that America was free from malaria prior to its exploration and settlement by Europeans and Africans.

Muller describes the liver of a suspected yellow fever case.

Washburn describes the history of yellow fever epidemics in Jamaica, discussing the higher mortality rate for European military troops and treatments used prior to knowledge of the source of yellow fever.

Carter comments on recent yellow fever articles and summarizes yellow fever work. He discusses the relation of Leptospira icteroides to yellow fever and the use of curative sera. He also mentions the recent yellow fever outbreaks in Brazil, Colombia, and West Africa.

White's report states that the Colombian government accepts the existence of yellow fever in the country, and will pay half of the funding for the International Health Board's yellow fever campaign. It details the geographic locations of the disease.

Read informs Carter that he may keep copies of reports about suspected cases of yellow fever sent to him.

[Carter] gives corrections on a manuscript. He comments extensively on Gorgas, Havana around 1900, Finlay, his own work on extrinsic incubation and its influence on Reed, and the immediate influence of Reed's work

Flannagan submits a paper to The American Magazine's essay contest on the seven greatest Americans and names Carter as the fifth great American for his contributions to public health.

In this pathology report Muller describes the liver and kidney from a patient, and states that the case was probably not yellow fever.

Muller describes the liver of a suspected yellow fever case.

Earle describes the history of yellow fever in Puerto Rico prior to the American occupation and includes a table with a summary of deaths due to yellow fever in various years.

Carter describes locations where yellow fever is present and discusses the chance of the disease spreading to non-infected areas of the world, mainly by ship.

This is a detailed report on yellow fever work in Mexico. Topics discussed include: the history of yellow fever in the area, recent epidemics and public health efforts at mosquito control and vaccination.

Hanson requests Carter's advice regarding the yellow fever campaign in Peru.

Robertson inquires about the possibility of doing a flea survey and discusses threat of a plague.

Rose regrets that Guiteras will resign from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council. He thanks Guiteras for his contributions to the yellow fever work.

Noguchi reports to Denno on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman Cose. He believes Cose did not have yellow fever and asks for clinical records on the case.

Stimson asks Fricks to assign a man to survey a proposed anti-malaria project in order to devise a cost estimate for Congress.

Noguchi reports to Denno on the physical examination of the suspected yellow fever case, John Cose.

LePrince needs Carter's specifications for an anti-malaria campaign to use for a cost estimate to Congress. He sends Carter a copy of the letter that requests the estimate.

Read sends Carter Noguchi's reports on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose.

Griffitts writes that he would like to be assigned to North Carolina.

Guiteras explains that he must resign from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council because he is going into general practice, and will not have enough time.

Connal will send information on yellow fever cases to Noguchi.

Avila describes a possible yellow fever case in Mexico.

Coello reports on cases of hemorrhagic jaundice in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Hanson suspects that the reported case of Weil's disease, reported in Guayaquil, may be yellow fever. He believes that the International Health Board should investigate.

[Carter] informs White of Lyster's visit and the danger of yellow fever in Tuxpan.

[Carter] informs Fricks of the regulations for impounded waters and comments on papers submitted.

Russell writes that he will begin sending Carter the International Health Board bulletin.

Read sends Carter a report, by Houle, on yellow fever work in Mexico.

[Carter] discusses malaria infections missed by careful blood examination.

Long reports that there is yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil, and that steamers from Ceara are due in New York.

Russell informs Carter that Connor and Scannell are skeptical about the use of copper in mosquito breeding control.

Long sends Coello's report on hemorrhagic jaundice in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Read sends Carter correspondence concerning yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Lyster praises Houle and the yellow fever work in Mexico and congratulates him on the birth of a son. Lyster informs Houle that he sent a copy of the report on the yellow fever work to Carter.

Rose sends Carter a letter from Long concerning yellow fever at Ceara, Brazil.

Lyster sends Carter a report on the yellow fever campaign in Vera Cruz, Mexico and a letter Lyster has written to Houle commenting on the campaign.

Connor reports extensively on the yellow fever campaign in Mexico.

Griffitts writes about water impoundment and mosquito control in Alabama. He regrets that he is not going to North Carolina.

Bost thanks Carter for the doll and candy.

Carter inquires about Weil's Disease (Leptospirosis ictero-hemorrhagica) in Guayaquil, Peru.

Rose discusses Carter's compensation for his work on the history of yellow fever.

Rose informs Guiteras that the International Health Board regrets his resignation from the Board and expresses appreciation for his services.

Noguchi gives his opinion on a possible infectious jaundice case in Guayaquil, and requests clinical data.

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Carter discusses the breeding habits of Stegomyia.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Rose sends Carter correspondence relating to Guiteras' resignation from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council.

[Carter] gives White advice on employing stegomyia control in limited areas.

Rose sends Carter Noguchi's letter concerning the possible infectious jaundice in Guayaquil.

Woldert requests that Carter send him information on anti-malarial work.

Rose writes about compensation for Henry Rose Carter's work and the value placed on the work of both Henry Rose Carter and Laura Armistead Carter.

Read thanks Carter for his comments on Connor's article.

Read writes that the Health Board has received the articles Carter sent, and that they are sending him Guiteras' report and the Yellow Fever Commission report.

Read informs Carter that the Health Board has written to Connor suggesting he experiment with the water bug used by Houle.

Griffitts reports to Carter about anti-malarial work in Alabama. He requests Carter's advice for cleaning up a pond.

The writer describes experiments involving the winter breeding of mosquitoes.

Carter and her father hold Rose's opinion in high esteem, and she thanks Rose for his praise of Henry Rose Carter's work on the History of Yellow Fever and of her poetry.

Hanson informs Carter that he has settled in Jacksonville, Florida and has started his own practice. He discusses an alleged case of Weil's Disease in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Rose sends Carter clinical reports on possible yellow fever cases in Africa. The letter contains Carter's autograph notes. [Note: date may be in error; may be 1924, since enclosures sent with it date from March-Sept. 1923]

Griffitts writes that he has surveyed a power company pond and makes recommendations for malaria prevention measures.

[Carter] discusses a fever outbreak in Ecuador. He weighs the evidence for and against a diagnosis of yellow fever.

Rucker reports on possible cases of yellow fever in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Frost discusses Snow's book on cholera. He informs Carter that he will be lecturing in Washington, D.C. next month.

Noguchi discusses an Ecuadorean fever case that might be yellow fever.

Read sends Carter Noguchi's letter concerning a possible Ecuadorean yellow fever case.

These excerpts - from the "Diario del Comercio" - describe a Colombian fever epidemic and advise preventive measures.

Read sends Carter a copy of the 1914 Rose-Gorgas interview to use in his history.

Parker describes his malaria education efforts.

Miller reports on a possible yellow fever outbreak in Colombia.

Miller sends Russell a report on a possible yellow fever outbreak in Colombia.

White agrees with Carter on handling endemic situations. He sends Carter a letter from Avila describing a possible yellow fever case, which he thinks is a false diagnosis.

Carter informs Leathers about his career in malaria and yellow fever control and the careers of others prominent in the field.

Read writes to Carter about fever cases in Guayaquil and Colombia.

Carter informs Russell about a possible yellow fever epidemic in Colombia.

Pareja discusses fever cases in Guayaquil and emphatically denies that they are yellow fever.

Carter writes that he has completed the chapter on yellow fever epidemiology. He wonders if scientists in the field might find it useful.

Russell sends Carter a copy of a letter from Pareja commenting on fever cases in Guayaquil.

Darling discusses the pathological reports of a possible yellow fever case in Lagos, Nigeria.

Darling discusses the pathological reports of a possible yellow fever case in Lagos, Nigeria.

Carter writes that he agrees with the Pareja report regarding yellow fever in Ecuador.

Carter suggests revision to Connor's paper about the biology of the mosquito vector.

Robertson reports on plague distribution and speculates that its absence from cold climates is related to the absence of fleas in these areas.

Coogle's tables compares the history, spleen and parasite index of school children in Mississippi.

The writer reports on progress in yellow fever work. Pathology, mortality, sanitation measures, epidemiology and the locations of recent outbreaks are all mentioned.

Carter writes about the malaria control work in the U.S. and introduces Peterson.

Russell asks if Hanson would accompany White on a yellow fever survey of Colombia.

Hanson must decide whether to stay in private practice or resume yellow fever work with the International Health Board. Enclosing a telegram from Russell, he asks Carter if there is suspicion of yellow fever in Colombia.

Felt reports on a possible yellow fever case in West Africa.

Howard provides information to Carter on appropriate Latin terms used to reference the “yellow fever mosquito.”

Barber requests information about the prevalence of different malaria parasites in relation to the season in the southern United States.

The medical record for Hanney describes his serum treatment for yellow fever and subsequent death.

White describes the use of yellow fever serum in one of his patients who subsequently died.

Connor discusses a test for the diagnosis of yellow fever and the possibility of combining an anti-malarial campaign with yellow fever work. He suggests that the Board employ someone to study paleo-pathology.

Carter sends Russell his comments on Connor's paper about the biology of the mosquito vector.

Russell sends Carter a letter and report on the Colombia fever epidemic.

[Carter] refers to the 1916 Gorgas report indicating that the fever in Muzo, Colombia was not yellow fever.

Russell forwards White's comments on possible yellow fever in Muzo in 1907.

Arthur poses numerous questions related to mosquitos.

Hanson writes that he doubts there is yellow fever in Colombia. He discusses the differences between his private practice and working for the public health service.

Russell sends Carter a letter concerning yellow fever in West Africa.

Russell thanks Carter for his comments on Connor's paper.

Felt reports on yellow fever at Saltpond, Gold Coast.

[Carter] answers Arthur's questions regarding mosquitos and their relationship to malaria and yellow fever.

Carter requests information on the traffic from the western coasts of Central and South America to Australia.

Read reports that there have been no new fever cases in Bucaramanga, Colombia for the past 15 days.

Robertson sends Carter a copy of his report on bubonic plague and asks for criticism.

Barber discusses research on the seasonal incidence of malaria types.

Fisher comments on the effects of certain types of algae on mosquito larvae.

Griffitts writes that he was not chosen for International Health Board work. He offers his opinion on employee-Health Service relations.

Safford describes his work and theories on the origins of cultivated plants. He believes that the banana is of Old World origin.

Russell writes that he will send a check for her father's work on the yellow fever history.

Richards reports that Houle is currently away.

[Carter] thanks Safford for his letter describing his theories on plant origins.

Creel lists vessels sailing between the west coast of South America and Asia.

Carter critiques [Emmett Vaughan's] article on yellow fever.

Diaz thanks Carter for a reprint on yellow fever. He requests additional copies - from the Chicago Medical Book Company - of other articles written by Carter.

Sweet discusses the introduction of mosquitoes to Hawaii in 1829 and the prevalence of fever there.

[Carter] requests data on the mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti.

Carter writes that the most pressing problems stem from impounded water, especially in regards to malaria.

[Carter] requests that Fricks forward a letter to Welch.

[Carter] inquires about the Committee on Resolutions, subcommittee for the National Malaria Committee.

[Laura Carter] writes that Henry Carter believes that parasites do not develop in mosquitoes below 61 degrees . He believes last year's cases of malaria were caused by females that had been hibernating.

Carter returns comments on Vaughn's article to Russell, and discusses his comments.

Houle writes that he has little information about trans-Pacific shipping from Mexican ports, but suggests where Carter can obtain an itinerary of all vessels.

Smith provides detailed information on the steamer traffic between South America, Asia and Australia.

Barber writes about collecting data on types of malarial parasites.

Read thanks Carter for his critique of Vaughn's article, "The Differential Diagnosis of Yellow Fever and Allied Infections." She writes that yellow fever has been confirmed in Colombia and that Brazil has invited in the International Health Board.

Read writes that yellow fever has been confirmed in Bucaramanga. White will be leaving for Brazil shortly.

[Carter] requests the itinerary of the S. S. Lines from the Americas to Pacific islands.

Scannell writes about his yellow fever work in Mexico. He encloses a sketch showing key points where the sanitation inspectors will work throughout the season.

Read writes that the Colombian government is cooperating with Miller. Read also mentions financial issues surrounding the work in South America. Work is under way to gain entry to Venezuela in order to make a survey of the situation there.

[Carter] writes that he has received a copy of "Epidemiology of the History of Yellow Fever" and a copy of the cable regarding Bucaramanga.

Coello discusses the sailing routes between South America and Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.

The writer discusses the influence of pine trees on mosquito production.

This memorandum gives the itinerary of the Japanese steamers running between Asia and Peruvian ports.

The writer reports that no vessels other than the Japanese are running between Asia and South American ports. The writer also notes that yellow fever is extinguished in Peru.

Noguchi discusses the pathological reports of a possible yellow fever case in Lagos, Nigeria.

Barber writes that he is monitoring mosquitoes and putting together statistics about types of malaria.

Pettman is nearly out of yellow fever vaccine. He describes the case of an Italian who died of yellow fever and lists yellow fever deaths among whites in the Gold Coast.

Pothier reports on the reactions obtained from the sera of the cases of yellow fever seen in Bucaramanga.

Connor reports that there are no cases of yellow fever yet, but the critical period will be in the summer. Connor believes yellow fever in Columbia threatens Mexico.

Carter writes that more work is needed to eliminate yellow fever. He discusses the recent yellow fever outbreak in Columbia. Carter also comments on the origins of yellow fever.

[Carter] informs Linson that Colon has established a full quarantine against several Colombian ports. [Carter] also reports on mosquito breeding in Puerto Rico. He believes that Puerto Rico needs more protection than the Canal Zone, which has a low Stegomyia index.

Carter responds to Monroe's letter that asks several questions about the epidemiology of yellow fever.

Sweet provides a detailed account of the vessels traveling between the Pacific Coast of the Americas and Asia.

Hanson approves of Carter's paper concerning yellow fever in Australia and Asia. Hanson offers his opinion on the world-wide campaign against yellow fever.

Read summarizes the yellow fever conditions in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and West Africa.

Scannell discusses sections from Carter's book, entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," and requests Carter's opinion on certain aspects.

Connor comments on Carter's paper on the epidemiology of yellow fever. Connor discusses his work on malaria and yellow fever in Mexico. He mentions the resignation of Guiteras.

[Carter] discusses an article by Gouzien. He mentions the outbreaks of yellow fever in Colombia and Venezuela. He anticipates the Health Board's work in Brazil.

Read sends Carter a preliminary report by White concerning the Yellow Fever Commission's survey of Colombia.

The writer thanks the Director for the serum shipments already received and requests more be sent to him in Africa.

The writer thanks the Director for the serum shipments already received and requests more to be sent to him in Africa.

Connal discusses the pathological reports of a possible yellow fever case in Lagos.

Rice describes hemorrhaging in pregnant women and children associated with dengue fever.

Carter responds to Monroe's letter raising questions about the endemic yellow fever.

[Carter] discusses Crowell's desire that he write regular briefs on the progress against yellow fever. Carter offers his opinion on recent papers on yellow fever.

Komp writes about mosquito identification.

Griffitts writes that he has been inspecting ponds and implementing measures to curtail mosquito breeding.

This health department report uses three county associations as examples of what can be done to control malaria.

LePrince writes about organizing county interest in malaria control and sends a health department report.

Pothier reports on his trip to Cucuta, Colombia, where no yellow fever is reported, although there is a great incidence of stegomyia. He has informed the government of the necessity for a mosquito campaign.

[Carter] writes corrections for another person's manuscript concerning yellow fever and dengue.

Carter asks Cumpston to insert the enclosed note at the beginning of Carter's article “The Chance of the Extension of Yellow Fever to Asia and Australia.”

Carter's introductory note is to be inserted at the beginning of his article “The Chance of the Extension of Yellow Fever to Asia and Australia.”

[Carter] responds to Scannell's critique of his epidemiology paper.

[Carter] discusses the selection and training of yellow fever workers.

[Carter] responds to Scannell's critique of his epidemiology paper.

Read sends Carter a copy of a letter from Pothier to White related to cases of yellow fever in Bucaramanga.

This report discusses experiments conducted on guinea pigs.

This report focuses on the results of experiments conducted by Russell, Nichols, Hanson, Muller, Dieterich, Iglesias, and Noguchi.

Carter requests information on mosquitos in Colon.

Carter writes Beato for information about malignant fevers occurring in Cuba in 1620.

Russell writes that he is sending Hanson to direct the yellow fever work in Colombia. Smith will be sent to Mexico for training under Connor.

This report focuses on the results of experiments on Leptospira icteroides and Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae, performed by Muller and Iglesias.

Carter answers Dabney's earlier letter, enclosing a discussion of the origin of malaria.

This is a medical report on the outbreak of yellow fever in Benin, West Africa. It details the measures taken to prevent further cases.

McCoy comments on Pothier's results concerning the Pfeiffer phenomenon and yellow fever.

[Carter] discusses the breeding of mosquitoes in streams and ponds.

Connor writes that he is using soap as a larvacide in water, and it is proving very effective with Aedes aegypti, but not Culex larvae.

[Russell?] reports that Hanson has protective antibodies in his serum against Leptospira icteroides, and that pigs protected by his serum are still alive. [Russell?] believes this proves the connection between icteroides and yellow fever.

[Carter] discusses the relationship between L. icteroides and yellow fever.

Connor discusses his theories regarding the origins of yellow fever.

Carter thanks Scannell for his critique of Carter's epidemiology paper and states that Scannell will find well-educated physicians in Brazil.

[Carter] writes that he believes Cucuta and Bucaramanga, Colombia form a permanent focus for yellow fever. He believes that both areas require mosquito control programs.

Russell writes to Carter regarding financial matters and the situation in Columbia.

Russell sends Carter letters and a medical record concerning West African yellow fever cases and asks for his comments.

This report describes the route and the outbreak of malaria on the steamship “Garth Castle.”

Carter writes that he believes control of aegypti mosquitoes in the Bucaramanga-Cucuta area of Colombia may be sufficient to eliminate yellow fever from the entire region.

Russell reports that Hanson agrees with Carter on the need for yellow fever control measures in Cucuta, Colombia.

Armstrong reports four cases of yellow fever in Gold Coast.

Read sends Carter a letter reporting four cases of yellow fever on the Gold Coast.

Byrd tells Carter that long mosquito flights did not cause a great increase in malaria in Colon. He thinks the reopening of the Canal Zone to agriculturists will result in increased malaria. He sends Carter his paper detailing anti-malarial operations.

Ferris reports on the yellow fever situation in Ouidah (Africa).

Boldridge reports on his study of the North Carolina pond projects and suggests cutting back overgrown vegetation.

The letter fragment referencing “Maya Chronicles,” is written in both Mayan and English.

Carter offers suggestions for preparing abstracts for a publication and encloses an abstract written by himself.

[Carter] writes about possible cases of yellow fever in Africa. He offers his opinion on the French efforts in Africa.

Pothier describes yellow fever outbreaks in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Connor discusses his paper on yellow fever, including the use of scrubbed versus unscrubbed water barrels. He believes that the areas of North and Central America should be considered one unit because of modern transportation.

Armstrong encloses a report on the fever outbreak on the steamer “Garth Castle.”

Russell sends Carter a copy of Luis Cuervo Marquez's study entitled "La Fiebre Amarilla."

Russell sends Carter a letter and report concerning malaria cases on a steamship.

Coello reports on shipping between South America and Australia and Asia. He notes that sanitation in Guayaquil has improved and discusses disease cases.

Russell sends Carter extracts from Pothier's letter.

Russell reports on an alleged yellow fever epidemic in the Gold Coast, Africa.

The Vice Consul of the British Consulate General writes to inform Rose of a fatal case of yellow fever occurring in Sekondi, Gold Coast.

Noguchi has reviewed the letters and reports that Russell sent him regarding the use of serum vaccine for yellow fever in West Africa and believes the serum to be beneficial.

Carter writes that he has read Veldee's article on the splenic index relation to malaria. He suggests other publications on that topic.

Noguchi suspects a case of yellow fever in Africa was really Weil's disease.

Noguchi offers his opinion about a fatal case of yellow fever occurring in West Africa and the use of the yellow fever serum and vaccine.

Russell sends Carter copies of three letters written by Hideyo Noguchi regarding yellow fever vaccine and serum, and post mortem findings on a suspected yellow fever death.

Hanson writes Russell about his trip along the Magdalena River in Colombia in preparation for a clean up campaign to try and halt the spread of yellow fever.

Hanson reports on yellow fever in Colombia. He also discusses financial matters.

Hanson relates his belief that yellow fever is moving from the Colombian interior towards the coast by river and states that the clean up campaign will need to be expanded and will require considerable funds if it is to be effective.

Pothier sends White his final report on the 1923 Yellow Fever Commission inspection tour of Colombia. He describes travel, meetings with government officials, and incidence of yellow fever and mosquitoes. A series of appended documents [two in Spanish] discuss preparations for the trip, the suspected epidemic in Bucaramanga, individual yellow fever cases, and further details of the tour.

Pothier sends Read his final report on the work of the Yellow Fever Commission that went to Colombia in 1923.

Richardson sends Connor a report describing an ongoing investigation into a death in Colima, Mexico, that initially received a post mortem diagnosis of yellow fever.

Deeks writes that he may attempt community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine in one of the United Fruit Company's tropical divisions. He seeks Carter's advice on this process.

Herrera writes about his examination of the patient in Colima, Mexico, whose death was diagnosed as possibly being from yellow fever and states his opinion that the man suffered from malaria complicated by alcoholism.

Connor seeks Carter's advice on whether or not to suspend the yellow fever campaign in Mexico after twelve disease-free months.

Hanson discusses a report he received from the President of Colombia expressing his concerns about yellow fever and describes areas in need of clean up as well as the time and funds a general campaign will require.

Hurtado explains the basis for his diagnosis of yellow fever in the patient who died in Colima, Mexico, and asks that reports from the liver examination be provided to him.

Connor writes Russell about the probable ongoing presence of yellow fever in the Bucaramanga-Cucuta area of Colombia and the likelihood that it has been unrecognized for some time.

Connor sends the International Health Board copies of two reports filed about the case of Luis Villalobos Corona and explains that a railroad strike may delay the arrival of additional reports, but that Frederick R. Russell has been carried the liver section to the United States.

Smith's report details the medical examination of a suspected case of yellow fever and concludes that it was not yellow fever.

[Carter] believes that malaria is best controlled by attacking mosquitoes and explains why. He notes that community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine is a recognized method advocated by physicians, but not by entomologists.

Carter responds to questions from Maxcy regarding the blood index of malaria and problems with blood examination tests based on data from various scientists addressing these issues.

Washburn writes Howard that he is sending him a paper about yellow fever in Jamaica.

[Carter] discusses past experiments and problems with the use of the blood index in relation to malaria.

Carter writes Fricks from a hospital where he is a patient and encloses a memorandum. He anticipates that he will not be doing any more fieldwork and expresses regret that he is not younger, because the work is far from completed.

Earle writes Howard about data referred to in his enclosed report, Yellow Fever in Puerto Rico.

Scannell informs Carter that he has taken a trip through the northern states of Brazil and reports that Bahia and Ceara seem to be the chief yellow fever centers.

[Carter] writes that he is recuperating from an angina pectoris attack. He agrees with Hanson's yellow fever strategy. He discusses his current work on the origins of yellow fever.

Maxcy is glad that Carter is recovering. He discusses the difficulties of distinguishing between re-infection and relapse in malaria, and encloses tables on Coogle's research.

Hanson sends three cables from Bucaramanga about the yellow fever investigation and his travel plans.

Galindo writes about his examination of the body of the man suspected of dying from yellow fever in Colima, Mexico. He states that he does not believe that yellow fever was the cause of death and asks that the results of an examination of a liver specimen be communicated to him as Sanitary Delegate for the region.

Stevenel's article describes case histories and blood examinations that confirm outbreaks of endemic spirochetosis, concluding this could be the cause of outbreaks of disease similar to yellow fever in the Ivory Coast area.

Hansen writes about his work in Colombia. He has seen no yellow fever in Bucaramanga, although the Stegomyia index is high there as well as along the Magdelena River. He discusses other diseases he has encountered there and notes Dunn's work with mosquitoes.

Miller sends specimens and case histories of suspected yellow fever victims. He asks for a report as soon as possible.

Russell sends Carter medical reports and asks for his opinion on a case that was diagnosed as yellow fever ante mortem.

Russell sends Carter an abstract about Spirochetosis.

Hanson states that he does not think there is yellow fever in Bucaramanga and that the purported cases, which he describes, are not yellow fever.

Carter responds to Russell's reports and letters that describe Luis Villalobos Corona's illness and post mortem appearance. Carter states that he does not know the cause of death, but believes it is unlikely to be yellow fever.

Read encloses a report about a suspected yellow fever case in San Jeronimo, Mexico.

Read thanks Carter for sending the International Health Board a letter from Dr. Osterhout, regarding the possibility of Osterhout doing yellow fever work.

[Carter] thanks Russell for sending him a translation of an article by Stevenel about the spirochetosis observed in the Ivory Coast.

Leathers writes about Carter's contribution to public health.

Read sends Carter copies of three letters and three cables from Henry Hanson.

[Carter] responds to a report by Lucian C. Smith that Read has sent him and states that the case described within is not likely to be yellow fever.

Read sends Carter two accounts of yellow fever in Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

Darling has examined the slides from the suspected yellow fever patient.

Muller states that it is difficult to determine if the liver is from a yellow fever case.

[Carter] discusses theories and scientific studies on immunization from malaria by quinine and on the blood supplies of particular types of mosquitoes.

Noguchi thinks the liver sections and the clinical aspects of the deceased patient do not support a diagnosis of yellow fever.

Daniels informs the American Consul-General that a seaman was removed from the ship and subsequently died of malaria.

Welch invites Carter to speak on the early history of malaria in the western hemisphere at the annual meeting of the National Malaria Committee in Washington, D.C.

Kean seeks information on J.F. Binnie, an old acquaintance and a patient in Truby's hospital.

Noguchi is sending a report on liver sections from a suspected yellow fever patient.

Barber discusses the failure of the algae chara to prevent larval breeding and desires a copy of a report that Carter suggested would be useful to his work.

Woodward states that a passenger was taken on board ship. He describes the patient's symptoms, care, and subsequent death at Las Animas Hospital of malaria.

This report of death lists pertinent details concerning the deceased.

Carter agrees that algae chara is not particularly effective in the prevention of breeding and offers his assistance in locating a copy of a report Barber needs for his work.

Russell sends Carter letters regarding a suspected yellow fever death. Russell does not want Carter to feel obliged to answer letters during Carter's convalescence.

Russell writes to Carter that the commission may postpone work in West Africa until yellow fever is under control in Brazil.

Russell comments on Stevenel's article on spirochetes.

Truby relates Binnie's condition. He enjoyed his trip to Europe with the Keans in 1921. He discusses upcoming assignments to Panama or the Philippines.

Connal sends pathological specimens from another possible African yellow fever case. He thanks Russell for consulting with Noguchi and Darling concerning the previous case.

Kelly sends Carter a copy of his Walter Reed book. He notes the credit given Carter's work in Ross' memoirs and asks for photos of Carter to include in a collection of malaria and yellow fever literature he is gathering for the School of Hygiene, in Baltimore.

Gill discusses the relation between malaria and altitude.

Russell writes that he will send letters to Laura Carter for her father's consideration, but emphasizes that she should not allow him to overwork.

Russell agrees with Hanson's analysis of the situation regarding the suspected yellow fever cases.

Owen lists references to articles regarding spirochetes in Africa.

Carter discusses diseases similar to yellow fever. He suspects Cucuta, Colombia is a yellow fever focal point. He comments on the origins of yellow fever.

Carde sends Russell copies of reports concerning the yellow fever epidemic in the Sudan, the Ivory Coast, and Dahomey.

Carde sends Russell copies of reports concerning the yellow fever epidemic in the Sudan, the Ivory Coast, and Dahomey.

This review of Kelly's book was never published. Kean believed a staff member who was a Carroll propagandist suppressed it. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Connor reports to Carter that the Mexican yellow fever campaign is going well, although he has had difficulties with local officials. He agrees that Maracaibo, rather than the larger Colombian towns, is the focal point for yellow fever.

Read sends Carter a letter from Miller and the case histories of two suspected yellow fever victims. She has not yet received Noguchi's report on the patient specimens.

Read sends Carter letters concerning suspected yellow fever cases in Colombia.

Read sends Carter a letter with references to articles on spirochetes in Africa.

Noguchi discusses possible yellow fever cases and sends reports.

Carter provides Kelly with the titles of three articles published by Henry Rose Carter that can be found in the Library of the Surgeon General of the Army.

Williamson informs Carter that the Rockefeller Foundation plans to issue a pamphlet about the use of fish in both yellow fever and malaria control. He would like Carter to read the galley proof.

Tilden sends a pathology report on a West African fever case. He has forwarded the tissue blocks to Darling.

Williamson asks Carter to read the galley proof for a pamphlet about the use of fish in yellow fever and malaria control.

Read sends Carter a letter and a pathology report on a West African fever case.

Read sends Carter a letter from Noguchi and pathology reports on two suspected Colombian yellow fever cases.

Read sends Carter an article, by R.O. White, on yellow fever in the Gold Coast, Africa.

Read sends Carter an autopsy report on a West African case.

Carter writes to Read that he believes the West African case was not yellow fever.

Hanson describes the ongoing yellow fever work in Colombia. He believes an outbreak is still possible, although there have been no confirmed cases. There has been extensive dengue fever in Barranquilla.

Read expresses her relief that Henry Carter is out of the hospital.

Williamson sends Carter a copy of an earlier letter. He does not want to burden Carter in any way.

Moore submits a case history and post-mortem report on a Nigerian who died of a fever.

Muench summarizes data that he collected on yellow fever in the Guianas. He mentions the great ignorance or diffidence displayed by the sanitary authorities.

[Carter] returns the manuscript to Mrs. Gorgas and gives extensive comments.

Carter inquires if the Surgeon General's library has a book on the treatment of yellow fever with turpentine.

Deeks sends Read several letters regarding a fatal case of malaria on board ship.

Darling concludes after examining tissues that one man died of yellow fever and the other did not.

Read sends Carter copies of reports - in French with some English translations - from October 1922 to July 1923, concerning the yellow fever epidemic in French West Africa.

Maxcy asks Russell if he could have a copy of Carter's manuscript, "The Epidemiology of Yellow Fever."

Read sends Carter letters received from Deeks regarding a fatal case of malaria on board ship.

Macphail gives Murphy some history on the man who died of malaria shortly after leaving a ship in Havana.

Read is sending Maxcy a copy of Carter's manuscript, "The Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," from a book in the process of being prepared for publication.

Lebredo states that the sick man from a steamship who was taken to Las Animas Hospital died of malaria.

Cumming thanks Kelly for the gift of his book on Walter Reed and mentions his acquaintance with Reed.

This is a decoded telegram from the I.H.B. to Hanson mentioning the Carters.

Read sends Carter a copy of a letter with pathology reports on two men.

Frost asks Russell for a copy of Carter's work on yellow fever.

Daniel states that Las Animas Hospital confirmed the suspected case of malaria on board a steamship.

Read sends Carter letters requesting Carter's latest manuscript, "The Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," and one of her replies.

Child's letter and drawing.

Froes's article concerns the etiology of yellow fever.

Baekland refers to the recent publication of a letter and Howard's response regarding Kean's role. He includes a direct quote from Howard's letter.

Carter comments on Williamson's manuscript, entitled "The Use of Fish for the Control of Mosquitoes."

Noguchi's article concerns the Pfeiffer reaction as evidence of a yellow fever infection.

Connor's article concerns yellow fever control by an anti-mosquito campaign.

Griffitts discusses vegetation and mosquito larvae in 14 different ponds in the Cherokee Basin.

Carter comments on Williamson's manuscript, entitled "The Use of Fish for Mosquito Control."

Vaughn describes possible yellow fever cases in Stann Creek, British Honduras. He includes fever charts of one case.

This report discusses Agramonte's paper on yellow fever, which involves the difficulty of distinguishing yellow fever from Weil's disease.

Wanstrom's article concerns the inoculation of guinea pigs with Leptospira icteroides.

Moseley's bibliography, sent to Carter by Noble, lists 18th and early 19th century articles about tropical medicine.

An examination of the tissue slides indicates no evidence of yellow fever.

Deeks sends Read correspondence related to a case of suspected malaria on board a ship. He says that the diagnosis was verified by blood examination.

Fox submits his report on the rat flea survey. On the same page, Robertson adds a handwritten letter to Carter stating that the report is relatively uninteresting to him because there is no record of monthly catches of fleas which would take into account seasonal variations.

Read sends Carter a letter from Dr. Muench concerning yellow fever in the Guianas.

Carter writes that he is returning Williamson's manuscript with comments.

Stimson sends Robertson a rat flea survey done by Fox.

White writes about his field work to control the spread of yellow fever in Brazil.

Read states that a suspected case of malaria on board a steamship was confirmed by blood examination. She sends Carter copies of correspondence received from Deeks related to the case.

White expresses his relief that Carter's health has improved. He requests a photo and copies of some of Carter's publications for a Brazilian official.

Darling sends a medical report of the microscopic examination of tissue slides.

Russell writes that he would like Carter to meet Balfour.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that his son Robert is graduating from MIT in chemistry. He discusses the role of Sternberg and Gorgas with the Yellow Fever Commission.

[Carter] requests that inserts be attached to a copy of a manuscript entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever."

[Carter] responds to a report on yellow fever outbreaks in the Guianas.

This article [translated by Strode?] describes the ceremony at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute in Brazil to honor Noguchi.

Strode informs Russell of some lab work that was done with cultures from yellow fever patients. Noguchi is almost finished with his mission in Brazil.

Read refers to investigations made in connection with yellow fever in the Gold Coast, Africa.

Read writes that Russell appreciates Carter's comments on the yellow fever situation in the Guianas.

Williamson thanks Carter for his suggestions in regards to an article entitled "The Use of Fish for the Control of Mosquitoes."

Read writes about a memorandum on the epidemiology of yellow fever in West Africa.

Read sends Pothier's final report on the work of the Yellow Fever Commission that went to Colombia in 1923.

Noguchi discusses his leptospira work in Brazil.

Read confirms the requested changes to the manuscript entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever."

Fricks details his malaria investigation in the southern United States.

Heiser inquires about the desirability of having a definite identification made of the stegomyia mosquitoes in Asia.

Russell writes about field work in Brazil and suggests a possible yellow fever re-infection of Africa by way of Brazil. He encloses a documents from Strode concerning yellow fever, and refers to a letter from White [noted by Russell as enclosed but not with this group of documents.]

Carter discusses yellow fever-K:\Reed\transmission_8_24\01139011.XMLcarrying mosquitoes in Asia.

Heiser thanks Carter for answering his questions in regards to collecting mosquitoes in Asia.

Read comments on the second section of Henry Carter's book on yellow fever.

Russell writes about a letter written by George Finlay and published in The New York Times.

[Carter] writes about the insect vector disease theory and about the controversy between Carlos Finlay and Walter Reed.

[Carter] writes about the conveyance of yellow fever between Africa and Brazil.

Russell sends Carter a letter from Noguchi.

[Carter] comments on certain Brazilian scientists.

Fricks reports on malaria investigations conducted in the southern United States.

Marie Gorgas thanks Kean for his informative letter. She is currently collaborating with Hendrick on a biography of Gorgas.

Connor reports on the yellow fever work in Mexico.

Russell sends Carter a letter from Connor reporting on yellow fever in Mexico.

Deeks invites Carter to attend a conference in Kingston, Jamaica.

[Carter] writes that he hopes to be able to attend the conference in Kingston, Jamaica.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that Hendrick will print a correction to an earlier article. This letter is written at the bottom of Hendrick's letter to Kean, dated April 16, 1924. Hendrick writes that the corrections will be made and regrets any offense given Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Lamborn sends Carter a notice of his payment of membership dues to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London.

Kean expresses his disapproval of the claims made by Marie Gorgas' in her biography of William Crawford Gorgas.

Carter requests a book from the Army Medical Museum.

Carter requests help in translating a section of a foreign book. He announces the completion of the third section of his book on the history of yellow fever.

Kean writes about the campaign against yellow fever.

Kean writes to the editor in order to dispute the claims made by Marie Gorgas in her article on her husband. He requests that a letter of clarification be published in the journal.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that he wrote to the editor of World's Work to dispute the claims made by Marie Gorgas as regards the Yellow Fever Commission.

Boyd refers to two excerpts from Goeldis' theory on the African origin of Stegomyia fasciata.

Burton informs Kean that the piece published in World's Work, by Marie Gorgas, was an excerpt of her larger work in which Reed does receive credit.

Kean expresses doubt that the statements already published in the excerpts of Gorgas' biography can be corrected in the final publication without contradiction.

Hendrick agrees to publish Kean's letter, which challenged Marie Gorgas' account of her husband's yellow fever work, in the journal World's Work.

Kean informs McCaw that Hendrick has agreed to publish his rebuttal to Marie Gorgas' article.

[Carter] thanks Fricks for a reference. [Carter] explains his health and discusses how important it is that he completes his work on Section III of the History of Yellow Fever so that other scientists can work forward from his conclusions.

Fame of Reed and Gorgas [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Baekland acknowledges Kean's work in the warfare against the mosquito in Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Muller's pathology report on West African fever cases include tentative diagnoses.

Howard responds favorably to Kean's letter published in the New York Times, and offers supporting evidence for Kean's claims in the form of quotations from a letter of Reed.

Kean offers an explanation of how his rebuttal letter to Marie Gorgas' article came to be published in New York Times.

Howard informs Kean that Reed knew the practical outcome of his proving the mosquito theory and that Reed gave credit to both Kean and Howard. He also encloses a newspaper article about Gorgas and Reed. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Barber sends Carter copies of articles on malaria. LePrince reports that mosquito control on the Mexican border is going well.

Hendrick informs Kean that he had planned to publish his rebuttal letter in the June issue of the World's Work, but withdrew it when he saw it published in the New York Times.

Baekeland asks permission to write a letter to the New York Times. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

[Carter] requests a reprint of an article on Mayan glyphs.

[Laura Carter] discusses the Carters' travel plans for a conference in Kingston, Jamaica. She mentions Henry Carter's health.

Baekeland inquires if Howard objects to him writing a letter to the New York Times.

Kean mentions Howard's letter, which offers proof of Reed's awareness of the practical effects of his yellow fever experiments.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the manuscript of Gorgas' biography might be corrected to reflect Reed's role. He will retire to Washington this summer.

Kean hopes that the misleading statements about Reed in the Gorgas biography will be corrected. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean refers to the Marie Gorgas and Hendrick biography of William Crawford Gorgas.

Howard requests that Baekeland does not submit his letter to the editor in its current form. He does not want to be involved in the controversy. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard informs Kean of Baekeland's letter to the New York Times Editor and encloses copies of correspondence relating to that letter. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard encloses correspondence with L.H. Baekeland, who proposed sending a letter to the New York Times emphasizing Kean's role in mosquito eradication in Cuba in 1901.

Howard informs Baekeland that he does not wish to be involved in the controversy between Marie Gorgas and Kean.

Kean's letter to the editor was written in response to an appeal by Emily Lawrence Reed to protect her husband's reputation. More importantly, Kean desires to induce Congress to make a more liberal pension for Reed. Kean does not want Baekeland's letter to distract the public's attention from Walter Reed. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean is grateful for Baekeland's letter but agrees with Howard that it is an inopportune time to write such a letter. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter suggests topics for a possible paper.

Baekeland will do as Kean suggests. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard finds the whole exchange between Baekeland and Kean to be an interesting incident in unpublished history. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter believes that there has been no yellow fever in the Asia. He discusses the exportation of yellow fever by ship.

[Carter] discusses the nature of the fever at Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Muller sends Russell the pathology reports from West African fever cases.

Carr reports on observations of Aedes aegypti breeding.

Connor reports on mosquito breeding and the need to introduce fish for mosquito control. He notes that there is public pressure on the government for mosquito reduction.

[Carter?] summarizes the progress of the work against yellow fever, considering the factors of pathology, mosquito control, and the causative organism.

Fricks reports on malaria investigations in the southern United States. He details laboratory work, epidemiological studies, and impounded water investigations.

Read requests that Carter destroy a flawed autopsy report. She sends him a substitute.

Carr describes the breeding of Aedes aegypti mosquitos in mud puddles in Brazil.

Ireland reviews the military career of Jefferson Randolph Kean. He discusses Reed's yellow fever work and the reorganization of the Army Medical Corps.

Fricks invites Carter to attend a conference of malaria field workers in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Read thanks Carter for his comments on Hoffmann's work. Read reports that Hanson is convinced there is no yellow fever in Colombia at the moment.

Guiteras critiques Carter's yellow fever manuscript.

Connor describes an unknown fever in Dutch Guiana. He discusses the prevalence of Aedes stegomyia and the types of water storage used in the area.

Laura Armistead Carter transcribes a conversation between Henry Rose Carter, Thayer, and Parker, which shows how Carter's data on extrinsic incubation assisted Lazear and Reed in reaching the decision to test the theory of mosquito transmission. Carter also discusses the contributions of Finlay and others to this theory.

Fricks reports on the progress of malaria investigations conducted in the southern United States.

White writes that he is willing to accept Carter's conclusion regarding the origin of yellow fever. He discusses the situation in Brazil and Africa in regards to yellow fever.

Thompson reports on the sanitary condition of the water supply in Great Britain. Barber provides information regarding malarial conditions in Louisiana. LePrince discusses mosquito control efforts in Tennessee and Alabama.

Lyster writes that he glad to hear Carter's health has improved. He discusses the origins of yellow fever.

Carter comments on Muhlens' paper about regional variations in the mosquito's relation to the malaria parasite.

White comments on Carter's theory for the origin of yellow fever in Africa.

Fricks reports on the progress of the malaria campaign in the southern United States.

Quayle congratulates Carter on his return to the Isthmus.

Pergassa corrects the date of the first appearance of yellow fever in Ceara from 1652 to 1851. He encloses a historical note about yellow fever in Brazil and suggests other literary material on the subject. Pergassa also encloses a list of yellow fever cases in February and March 1924 in various Brazilian towns.

LePrince reports on the role of the engineer in regards to malaria prevention.

Connor comments that Section III of Carter's History of Yellow Fever develops strong arguments regarding the origin of yellow fever and is a complete and valuable contribution to medical literature.

Fricks reports on malaria work in the southern United States.

Russell forwards a copy of a letter from Michael E. Connor commenting favorably on Section III of Carter's History of Yellow Fever.

Carter comments on how to minimize the malaria problem. He recommends an article to Deeks.

Griffitts discusses malaria, mosquitoes and ponds.

Kean talks about his recent retirement from the U. S. Army. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter writes about his health and his history of yellow fever. He discusses the possibility of eradicating yellow fever entirely. He mentions working in West Africa in the future.

Smith explains that there was typing error made in the prior report concerning the first appearance of yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil.

Rosenau comments on Carter's "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever."

Ferrell requests suggestions for the National Malaria Committee program.

LePrince reports on the malaria exhibit in Memphis, Tennessee. He mentions a malaria census in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Fricks reports on the malaria campaign in the southern United States.

Rosenau thanks Carter for sending him the historical chapter of his book on yellow fever.

Ferrell believes that the meeting will not be a success unless Carter is in attendance.

Griffitts discusses the possible influence of humidity on the mosquito life-span.

Stitt writes that no serious attempt was made at the Naval Medical School to discover a satisfactory repellent for mosquitoes.

Rosenau comments on a chapter from Carter's book on yellow fever

Read discusses payment for Henry Carter's book on yellow fever.

Rosenau writes that he is unable to locate "Huacabamba" on a map. He comments on an outbreak of plague in San Antonio, Texas.

Deeks writes that he expects to attend the meeting of the National Malaria Committee and make a presentation.

Deeks sends Carter galley proofs of three papers.

Laura Carter sends Read a financial statement concerning Henry Carter's work on his history of yellow fever.

Laura Carter sends Read a financial statement concerning H.R. Carter's work on the "History of Yellow Fever."

[Carter] writes that he believes there was no yellow fever in Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest.

Barber discusses his experiments and provides his observations on the longevity, breeding, and feeding habits of the Anopheles mosquito.

Noble sends Carter Moseley's bibliography of articles about tropical medicine.

Rosenau discusses the origins and epidemiology of diseases, and comments on Carter's manuscript.

Carter, Jr., comments on various topics including the California plague, the Surgeon General appointment, and family members.

Frost inquires about sections preceding Carter's manuscript.

Lyster comments on Carter's manuscript. He agrees with Carter's theory regarding the origins of yellow fever.

Carter sends Frost the second section of his yellow fever manuscript.

Rosenau informs Carter that he has no knowledge of plague on ships.

Carter returns a book and requests others, in Spanish, on the history of the Canary Islands.

Heiser sends a detailed report on the Malaria conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. He discusses malaria treatment, control, and mosquitoes.

Linson reports that Long has no knowledge of bubonic or pneumonic plague epidemics on ships.

Calver writes that the American Public Health Association has named Carter an Honorary Fellow. The enclosed autograph reply expresses thanks.

Robertson reports on cases of the plague on board ships.

[Carter] advises Noble on the importance of a book owned by Gorgas and donated to the Army Medical Museum Library.

Vaughn discusses possible yellow fever cases in British Honduras. He encloses a copy of his report.

Carter requests books on the voyages of exploration from the Library of Congress.

Edsall requests Kissinger's address. A fund has been established in his name, Harvard University Medical School, which would provide a pension to Ida Kissinger upon John Kissinger's death.

Kean requests that Kissinger's address be given to the dean of Harvard Medical School.

Fisher discusses the recent malaria conference. He offers his opinion on the Southern Power Company's plan to impound water.

[Carter] expresses his gratitude for being named a Fellow of the American Public Health Association.

Grubbs writes that he has no knowledge of any plague epidemic aboard a ship.

Acker writes about Carter's book and provides news of her family.

Clark provides Edsall with Kissinger's address.

Darling discusses pneumonia in South Africa and its transmission. He mentions the recent malaria conference and the paper that he presented.

Frost comments on Carter's yellow fever manuscript.

Creek writes that he has never encountered an epidemic of plague on board ship.

Scannell reports on the yellow fever work in Brazil. He offers his opinion on the methods by which the yellow fever work is conducted.

Connor discusses the yellow fever work in El Salvador.

Fontaine thanks Carter for his gift.

Fontaine thanks Carter for the gift that he sent.

Fontaine thanks [Carter] for a Christmas gift.

Fontaine thanks [Carter] for a Christmas gift.

Connor discusses his yellow fever campaign in El Salvador; as well as the work of his colleagues in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Hoffman expresses sympathy upon the death of Henry Carter.

[Carter] critiques Deeks' manuscript on malaria. He discusses the use of quinine and anti-mosquito methods.

Carter discusses life in Virginia, between 1865 and 1870.

Carter's obituary describes his many accomplishments, lists his publications, and compares Carter, Reed, and Gorgas, to famous soldiers, jurists, and statesmen of Virginia.

This resolution expresses the sorrow of the organization at Carter's passing and acknowledges Carter's intellectual ability, leadership and personal qualities, as well as his enormous contributions to the field of public health.

Background of Events [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

This review, by an unnamed critic, concentrates on the claims surrounding Gorgas' yellow fever work.

Richardson, Edsall's assistant, seeks confirmation that Kissinger was a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments.

Deeks solicits comments on his manuscript, which is intended to educate the public about malaria.

Carter returns some books and requests others.

Kean confirms that Kissinger was a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments.

Edsall thanks Kean for identifying Kissinger.

[Carter] returns the manuscript of Deeks' paper with his suggestions.

Carter requests to know what was said at the malaria conference concerning mosquito breeding in wells and containers.

Read writes that they have received more information on the British Honduras fever cases.

Read reports on the San Salvador yellow fever cases.

Boldridge describes malaria control in South Carolina.

Kligler discusses Carter's theory on the origin of yellow fever.

[Carter] returns some books and requests others.

[Carter] discusses mosquito breeding in containers and wells, and the use of quinine injections.

The Director will send Carter a copy of the Pan-Pacific Transactions when they are ready.

Kean offers his opinion on the accuracy of the Gorgas biography. He requests Birmingham's recollection of Gorgas' decision to retire.

Birmingham believes that Gorgas withdrew his request for retirement because of World War I, not because there was opposition to his retirement from other sources.

Black discusses the relationship between Gorgas and Ludlow.

[Carter] refutes the statement of the Pasteur Commission that infective mosquitoes bite only at night. He will assist LePrince in setting up an experiment to prove this theory.

Heiser inquires whether Carter has seen an article on mosquito breeding in palm leaves.

[Carter] discusses the breeding of mosquitoes in palm leaves.

Carter requests books from the Library of Congress.

Having reviewed a manuscript copy sent to him by Kean, Howard congratulates Kean on the forceful and just article he has written.

Kean, in his review of the book about William Crawford Gorgas written by Marie D. Gorgas and Burton J. Hendrick, clarifies many false claims that credit Gorgas for the cleaning up of Cuba. Moreover, Kean states that Gorgas was very slow to accept the mosquito theory and that his role in France during World War I was not nearly as great as what was portrayed by the book. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

This editorial concerns Marie Gorgas' biography of her husband. The editor comments on the claims made concerning Gorgas' yellow fever work.

LePrince discusses conditions of mosquito breeding and an experimental chemical to control mosquitoes.

Carter requests books from the Library of Congress.

Griffitts describes the survival of mosquito larvae in cold conditions, and provides news of his family.

Carter informs Read that Henry Rose Carter has completed two months of work on his History of Yellow Fever, and encloses an itemized account of expenses.

Cumming serves notice about the entrance exam for the U.S. Public Health Service.

Kean is critical of the book written by Marie D. Gorgas because of its scientific and historical inaccuracies. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter appreciates Kean's review of the biography of Gorgas, but has no knowledge to support Kean's points since he was not in Havana during Reed's investigation. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Howard is glad to have read the published article Kean has written for the “Military Surgeon,” and believes it is a judicial and expert summary. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean encloses a reprint of his review of the Gorgas biography for publication in "Science."

Kean discusses the Gorgas biography and requests that his review of it be published.

Howard informs Kean that he will forward his review of the Gorgas biography to the editor of "Science."

Kean thanks Howard for contacting "Science" on his behalf.

Howard expresses interest in Kean's review of the Gorgas biography. He comments on Hendrick's writing and factual accuracy.

Howard informs Kean that his review of the Gorgas biography was reprinted, but not in "Science."

Delaney congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

[Carter] requests books from the Library of Congress.

Marie Gorgas writes to Kean that she regrets his disapproval of her biography of William Crawford Gorgas. [Kean] appends a note chastising the authors of the biography for failing to correct errors called to their attention six months before publication.

[Carter] comments on Deeks' monograph on malaria, and he suggests changes.

West thanks Kean for reprints of his review of the Gorgas biography.

Strong congratulates Kean for his review of the Gorgas biography.

Carr gives an autopsy report on yellow fever victim Robert Sherman.

Carr gives a clinical account of the illness and death of yellow fever victim Robert Sherman.

Carr sends White his clinical history and autopsy report on a Brazilian yellow fever case and describes several other cases.

Cattell expresses interest in Kean's review of the Gorgas biography, but notes that "Science" does not publish reprints.

Howard informs Kean that the editors of "Science" want him to write another review.

Walker congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

Kean declines to write new review of Gorgas biography for "Science."

Alderman, the President of the University of Virginia, congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography.

Amador congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography. He discusses his own plans to write a popular history of the yellow fever story for Panama.

Robertson discusses bubonic plague in temperate climates.

Havard recalls Gorgas' hesitance in accepting the conclusions of the Reed commission and his continuance of the expensive disinfection of fomites. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean approves of Amador's idea for a popular history of yellow fever. He relates his recollections of the X.Y. yellow fever case.

[Carter] discusses the comparative efficacy, as a malaria vector, of three main species of Anopheles mosquitos in the United States.

Scannell discusses the mud puddle breeding of mosquitoes in Africa. He is confident that the yellow fever work in Africa will succeed.

This review, which appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association, is critical of some of the accomplishments attributed to William Crawford Gorgas by Marie Gorgas and Hendrick.

[Carter] inquires about and describes the disease "o bicho" found in Venezuela and Brazil.

[Carter] reports that MacFie is being sent to Africa to research the breeding of Stegomyia in mud puddles. He discusses his health.

Laura Carter says that she is withholding Russell's letter about possible yellow fever cases because of Henry Carter's poor health.

Ransom reports that Carter has been named honorary president of the American Society of Tropical Medicine.

Russell sends Laura Carter reports on possible yellow fever cases in Brazil, but says she need not show them to her father.

Lorente believes the restrictions on commerce between Peru and Ecuador were based on unfounded rumors of yellow fever in northern Peru, and that such rumors should be substantiated before being acted upon in future.

Carr refers to the diseases O Bicho and Schistomiasis Mansonii.

Background of Events

Barber queries Carter on the history of malaria in Virginia. He describes his anti-malaria work and his preparation for a conference, in Rome.

White believes that he and Carter are the only scientists with a full understanding of how to eliminate yellow fever, although Scannell and Beeuwkes may learn.

Kean sends Cushing reprints of his review of the Gorgas biography.

Patterson sends Kean a letter he has written to William Duffield Robinson, correcting a statement about Gorgas that Robinson made in a paper.

This account details expenses incurred for stenography, typing, office supplies, and taxi fares to the Library of Congress.

Cushing congratulates Kean for his review of the Gorgas biography. An autograph note by Kean reveals sales statistics of both the Osler and Gorgas biographies.

Sullivan wants Wood to make corrections to his manuscript on the history of the United States, in particular with any reference he makes to William Crawford Gorgas. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Lorente sends a copy of a letter that disproves the rumors about the existence of yellow fever in Peru.

McCaw offers comments on Sullivan's draft chapter about Gorgas and yellow fever.

McCaw sends Kean a critique of Mark Sullivan's article on Gorgas, and tells Kean that he believes Sullivan wants to present a truthful account of Gorgas' yellow fever work.

LePrince describes the work of Fisher in Alabama and compares it with work in Virginia. He includes diagrams.

Patterson corrects Robinson's statement that Gorgas discovered the means of transmission for yellow fever.

[Carter] requests some books.