This is a draft of a reply to Hench's questions.

Hench's list records microfilmed documents from the National Archives, including official reports and correspondence concerning Columbia Barracks Post Hospital, from 1899 to 1901.

In a numbered list, Hench names and identifies the figures in the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Notes by an unknown author on the notebook found at the New York Academy of Medicine discuss references to the yellow fever experiments.

Hench remarks on the history of the experiments that led to the conquest of yellow fever.

Andrus describes his role as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments.

Pogolotti sends New Year greetings to Hench.

Macia discusses the feasibility of preserving the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench explains Moran's and Kissinger's differing memories of the yellow fever experiments. He informs Truby that he wants to write an account that will glorify all concerned with the Yellow Fever Commission.

Crane congratulates Hench on his article, "The Conquerors of Yellow Fever." He would like to secure a copy of Dean Cornwell's painting to add it to his collection dealing with Medical History.

McClain informs Hench that he is sending him copies of the Alumni Bulletin, from Washington and Jefferson College.

Withington mentions the publication of a third series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine." Withington suggests a meeting in order to discuss this series. He requests information on Walter Reed.

Hench requests extending the loan of a library book for photocopying purposes.

Bay grants Hench permission to keep the library book as long as needed for photocopying purposes.

Truby suggests several corrections for Hench's article. He maintains that Kissinger volunteered before Moran and mentions his plans to work on his own paper. He invites Hench to visit him.

Hench poses questions regarding the yellow fever experiments because he knows that Kean had connections with Reed.

Hench thanks Bay for the extension of the library book loan.

Hutchison sends Hench autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. He also discusses his latest family trip.

Truby informs Hench that he will send photographs under a separate cover. He appreciated Hench's comments on his manuscript, but he doesn't agree with all of his views about what happened in Cuba.

Hench requests microfilms and photostats from the Army Medical Library pertaining to the yellow fever investigation.

Hench gently chides Hutchison for omitting to send the promised autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. Hench requests additional copies of "A Milestone." He also solicits fundraising advice for a planned memorial in Havana, Cuba.

Hench informs Macia that he is anxious to make the final arrangements to memorialize Camp Lazear. He hopes that Macia and his partners will join him in this endeavour.

Hench thanks Sigerist for his offer to publish his paper on yellow fever in the Johns Hopkins "Bulletin of the History of Medicine."

Hench expresses gratitude for the receipt of the Alumni Bulletin, from Washington and Jefferson College, but requests additional copies. He wants to use the publication in connection with his campaign to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Hench suggests meeting with Cornwell and Withington to discuss a possible future painting to be included in their series entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine." He offers to present them with his research on the Yellow Fever Commission. Hench discusses his memorial plans in Cuba.

Kean apologizes for a delay in returning to Hench a box of materials and an annotated list. He comments on information that was provided to Hench by Angles and on Hemmeter's article on Carroll. He gives information about where Lazear was buried in Cuba, and about the later transfer of his remains to the United States.

Kean comments on the controversy over Agramonte's role in the mosquito work. He answers, in detail, questions based on Hench's reading of Kean's diary. He emphasizes that Reed never told him Lazear's infection was experimental. He believes Lazear's careful records enabled Reed to understand the yellow fever incubation period.

Hallock informs Hench that the inaccuracies in the Walter Reed filmstrip have been corrected and that Hench will receive a copy of the film. Autographed notes by Hench are included in the letter.

Brewer requests that [Hench?] complete the biographical questionnaire for the Washington and Jefferson Alumni catalogue.

Hutchison apologizes for not being able to send the requested number of reprints. He suggests asking Pew for a donation toward the yellow fever memorial in Havana. Hutchison promises that Mabel Lazear will receive a copy of the program and memorial plate honoring her husband.

Truby provides detailed replies to the questions Hench posed about Truby's manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He doubts the accuracy of Agramonte's accounts of the experiments.

Sigerist informs Hench that Johns Hopkins is unable to publish Hench's various papers as a monograph.

Hench advises that a model of Camp Columbia be corrected. He also requests to have photographs taken of the model.

Hench asks the reference librarian about the availability of material pertaining to the work of the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission in 1900.

Hench requests copies of publications pertaining to the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench requests permission to examine Agramonte's papers during his next trip to Havana. He assures Rodriguez Leon that he wants to give due credit to her father's work. Hench is trying to identify the location depicted in the photograph that she loaned to him.

Hench asks for any available copies of the brochure "A Mile Post" and/or Alumni Bulletins, from Washington and Jefferson College. Hench questions a request for his biographical data from Washington and Jefferson College officials since he assumes they have it already on file.

Hench requests documents dealing with U.S. Army activities in Cuba between 1899 and 1902.

Hench writes about presenting documentary evidence to the Cuban government on the actual location of Camp Lazear. Hench will send a brochure which includes his speech concerning Lazear and the yellow fever work.

Hench thanks Adams for the copy of a map of Camp Columbia. He requests additional maps of sites used by the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board, in 1900-1901.

McClain writes that he will send Hench a package of "A Mile Post" brochures. He reports that there are no additional copies of Alumni Bulletins. The film made during Founders' Day celebration at the college turned out well.

[Hench's?] list of yellow fever correspondents records the names and addresses of Americans and Cubans with whom he corresponded for his yellow fever research.

Truby feels that he has provided Hench information in accordance with Kean's views and hopes they have provided Hench with better information than what he gathered in Cuba.

Rodriguez Leon criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting. She believes that they are neither historically nor culturally accurate.

Hutchison regrets that no additional copies of the Alumni Bulletin are available. Mabel Lazear will receive the memorial plate honoring Jesse Lazear. He requests that Hench complete the biographical questionnaire for the Alumni Directory.

Lhotka explains the procedure for an inter-library loan. He lists all documents containing information on the work of the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kellogg feels it is essential that Hench see the preliminary sketches before Cornwell begins the work on canvas.

Kellogg thanks Hench for providing so much information for Cornwell's painting. He will discuss changes in the painting with Cornwell.

Willis informs Hench that photographs have been made of the Camp Columbia model.

Hench requests photographs showing the Camp Columbia model, which he wishes to copy and distribute to interested parties, including Truby and Kean.

Viets invites Hench to submit a manuscript, on Jesse Lazear's work in Cuba, for publication in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Hench sends payment for the memorial plate sent to Mabel Lazear. Hench promises to send biographical information for the Alumni Directory.

Hench thanks McClain for the additional brochures. He is curious to see the film made during the dedication ceremony of the Lazear Building.

Willis sends Hench the negatives which he requested and thanks Hench for a reprint.

McClain encloses a receipt for the amounts given to Washington and Jefferson College as gifts during the year 1940.

Hench thanks Willis for the negatives of the Camp Columbia model and promises to return them as soon as they are copied.

Kellogg discusses his conversation with Cornwell and the changes that are planned for the yellow fever painting. Hench may take the preliminary sketches to Cuba with him if he likes.

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Hench describes four papers dealing with the historical research on yellow fever. He prefers to have all four published as a small monograph.

Harwick comments on Hench's annual report. Hench will continue working on experimental jaundice and researching the history of yellow fever.

Angles explains why Cubans are fearful that Finlay will be robbed of his glory.

Hench explains the painting of Walter Reed proposed by the John Wyeth Company. He criticizes the dominant role of Finlay in their preliminary sketches and offers suggestions to improve upon the scene.

Hench informs Rodriguez Leon that he hopes to meet with her in Cuba next month. He describes a planned portrait of the conquerors of yellow fever by the Wyeth Company, and asks whether there are photographs of her father and one of his uniforms to be used in authenticating details for the painting.

Hench sends Kellogg photographs to be used by Cornwell for changes to the yellow fever painting. He discusses Clara Maass, the Cubans' representation of Finlay's work, and a need for two versions of the painting to please both Americans and Cubans.

Freer informs Hench that no record of a map of Camp Columbia made in 1900 or 1901 could be found. He will send Hench two additional maps prepared in 1902 and 1907.

Parsons lists the names of newspapers and magazines published in Havana, Cuba, which are available at the Periodical Division of the Library of Congress. "La Discusion," from February 8, 1901, shows a front-page cartoon ridiculing various theories on yellow fever - including the mosquito vector.

Andrus appreciates Hench's input concerning the manuscript Andrus wrote about his own experience as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the manuscript, entitled “The Tale of a Guinea Pig.” and encloses a copy.

Hench requests the key to the numbered buildings shown in a 1902 map of Columbia Barracks.

Hench requests a large number of U.S. government publications published between 1898 and 1902. These documents are necessary for the preparation of a report to the Cuban government.

The "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" accepts Hench's papers on yellow fever for publication.

Hench thanks Gooch for a copy of published reports by the Military Governor of Cuba for the years 1899 to 1901. He requests similar reports for the years 1898 and 1902. Hench is also looking for official documents referring to the "Cuban War" and the American intervention thereafter.

Tisdel provides a list of government publications that are available and those which are out-of-print.

Hench orders publications from the U.S. Government Printing Office and encloses a check to cover the charges.

Hench comments on Truby's suggestions regarding the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about the price of microfilms from the Library of Congress. He encloses order forms.

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about services the Library of Congress's Photoduplication Service provides for its patrons.

The U.S. Government Printing Office acknowledges receipt of Hench's order. The publication requested is currently out-of-stock.

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg sends Cooke copies of the first two paintings in the "Pioneers of American Medicine" series. Kellogg requests permission to contact Cooke again in order to obtain data for the next painting.

Freer informs Hench that his office cannot find the key to the map of Columbia Barracks, Cuba. However, he suggests that a participant from the time period might be able to help. Furthermore, there is no record that a map of Camp Lazear was ever prepared.

Hench thanks Viets for his offer to consider publishing Hench's yellow fever papers in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Truby discusses the plan to commission a painting of the Yellow Fever Board, including Finlay. He will ask Andrus and England for verification of locations and hopes his letter to Ramos was sufficient.

Hench requests that Pogolotti review his report concerning the true location of Camp Lazear before he sends it to Ramos.

Hench requests that Rojas review his report on the true location of Camp Lazear. He informs her that he plans to visit Havana soon.

Hench discusses his report on the true location of Camp Lazear. He requests additional information from Webster.

Hench requests that Rodriguez-Leon review his report to Ramos, concerning the true location of Camp Lazear, before he arrives in Havana.

Hench summarizes his research on the yellow fever commission and sends Ramos his report concerning the true site of Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Truby that he is planning a trip to Havana, and so would like Truby and Kean to write letters of introduction to Ramos.

Hench's report concerning the true site of Camp Lazear includes a synopsis of the yellow fever experiments, maps, photographs, quotations from Senate documents, and supporting letters from Kean, Cooke and Truby.

Kellogg discusses the Cornwell painting in progress, proposed changes to the painting, and the possibility of producing a second painting to appease critics in Cuba.

Kellogg informs Kean about revisions to the proposed painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever,” and asks for Kean's advice. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean discusses a book he is reading about Finlay. He agrees to write a letter to Ramos.

Kean discusses the layout of Camp Lazear. He thinks the location of Camp Lazear is settled by Rojas' daybook entries. He wrote to Dominguez and pointed out the errors in his book.

Kean assures Ramos that Hench is correct about the location of Camp Lazear, and gives a little of his own history in Cuba to indicate that he himself has knowledge of the places.

Truby supports Hench's efforts to establish a memorial at Camp Lazear.

[Hench] thanks Truby for his letter of support to the Cuban government. He finds fault with Truby's description of the location of the yellow fever ward as northwest of the hospital grounds.

Hench wants Cooke to look over his report to prove the actual location of Camp Lazear. The report will be presented to Ramos in Cuba. Hench requests that Cooke write to Ramos if he supports Hench's claim.

Truby acknowledges his error in saying “northwest” instead of “southwest” in regard to the location of the yellow fever grounds.

Gomez requests information that he can use to show the Cuban government the part that Wyeth Company is playing in publicizing Finlay's work.

Ireland thanks Hench for his manuscript, which he promises to review carefully. He hopes to meet Hench in Washington soon.

Armstrong thanks Hench for sending him a copy of his address on Lazear, given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College. He congratulates him on finding the true site of Camp Lazear and his efforts to erect a memorial on the site.

Webster apologizes for the delay in answering Hench's last letter. He has not yet met with Moran.

Hench thanks Truby for making corrections in his letter to Ramos.

Jordan thanks Hench for a copy of his speech about Lazear, which was given during the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench orders two copies of Carlos E. Finlay's book about his father and yellow fever.

Wheeler thanks Hench for the items he sent her concerning yellow fever.

Clemons expresses gratitude for receiving Hench's card and various newspaper clippings. He requests a copy of Hench's speech delivered at the Lazear Building dedication.

McClain returns photographs to Hench, which had been believed lost.

Hench requests copies of Mabel Lazear's photographs and discusses Agramonte's daughter. He recommends taking sketches of the "Cuban versions" of the painting rather than the originals to Cuba with him.

Hench is pleased that Rodriguez Leon will assist the Wyeth Company with details for the planned conquerors of yellow fever painting.

Rodriguez Leon criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting, writing that they do not accurately depict Cuban settings and personalities.

Kean disagrees with Hench's proposal for the yellow fever painting. He also describes Finlay as an honest man but lacking a truly scientific mind.

Hutchison discusses an issue of "True Comics," which featured the story about Lazear. He writes that he has subscribed to the publication and has ordered additional copies for local schoolchildren.

Kissinger complains about the conflicting stories concerning the yellow fever experiments. He discusses his willingness to participate in the human experiments.

Kellogg discusses his efforts to assuage critics in Cuba. He will send Hench photographs of the preliminary "Cuban versions" of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg thanks Agramonte's daughter for her comments on the Cornwell sketches and describes planned changes to the painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg thanks Hench for the letter, from Agramonte's daughter, in which she criticized the preliminary sketches of Cornwell's painting.

Malaret informs Hench that Ramos is away but will schedule an appointment with Hench when he returns.

Hench wonders if Agramonte was with Lazear at his death because Carroll claimed that Agramonte had left three days earlier.

Cooke approves Hench's report on his investigation of the actual site of Camp Lazear. He feels that the definite proof of the exact location, and its preparation as a memorial to the Yellow Fever Commission, is a valuable historic achievement. An attached autograph note provides physical details of the site.

Cooke endorses Hench's findings concerning the actual sites of Camp Lazear and the Yellow Fever Hospital. Cooke expresses hope that the site will be preserved as a fitting memorial to the conquest of yellow fever by Finlay, Reed and his colleagues.

Albertini thanks Hench for his letter and interesting items concerning yellow fever. He hopes to meet Hench after his arrival in Havana.

Hench comments on the Lazear story in "True Comics." Hench also discusses his travel plans in Cuba and his presentation to the Cuban Minister of Defense.

Gooch responds to Hench's questions concerning Gooch's yellow fever research.

Kellogg reports on his visit with Andrus and notes suggestions Andrus made for the Cornwell painting.

Hench requests Report No. 841, 71st Congress from the Government Printing Office.

Hench writes that he is glad the autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger have been found.

Hench will be in Florida and Havana for several weeks. He informs Wheeler that he will leave the yellow fever data from her library in his office.

Truby confirms that Agramonte did not visit Lazear when he was sick nor did he attend the funeral.

Hench asks Cooke to edit his letter to Ramos, requesting that he emphasize Finlay's contribution.

Hench informs Kissinger about his plans to purchase the site of Camp Lazear and the remains of Building No. 1. He discusses his correspondence with Kean and Truby and his intention to find incontrovertible evidence concerning the yellow fever story.

Hench thinks Kellogg handled the Cuban situation well. He comments on the Finlay supporters in Cuba. Hench discusses the Cornwell painting in progress and the suggestions Kellogg has received from various men concerning the painting.

Ramos informs Hench that he will meet with him.

Tisdel informs Hench that House Report No. 841, 71st Congress is not available.

Cooke complies with Hench's suggested alterations to his letter to Ramos. He thanks Hench for all the material Hench sent him concerning the Lazear Memorial celebration.

Dominguez attempts to prove that Carlos Finlay discovered the method of transmission of yellow fever.

Clemons adds a copy of "A Mile Post" to the material at the Alderman Library, University of Virginia, on the conquest of yellow fever. He congratulates Hench for establishing the actual site of Camp Lazear.

McKenna lists room prices at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, in Havana.

Kellogg discusses the depiction of soldier volunteers in the Cornwell painting. He will test reactions to the painting in Cuba before distributing it.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Kellogg informs Kean of the difficulties of balancing historical accuracy against the requirements of artistic composition in the painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.” [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean criticizes the sketches for the Cornwell painting and discusses the anti-Reed sentiment in Cuba.

Kean asserts that Finlay was the discoverer of the transmission of yellow fever by mosquito and that Reed's demonstration of the theory led to its acceptance by the scientific world. He expresses a dislike for the grouping of men in the yellow fever painting.

Bullard writes that he will be happy to meet with Hench.

Angles is satisfied with the handling of the Finlay question.

Hench offers more suggestions for the Cornwell painting.

Fors informs Hench that it is not possible to definitively date the trees found around the site Hench believes to be Building No. 1.

This letter certifies that Hench has taken possession of Building No. 1, located on the Finca San Jose. The reverse of the document is notarized in English with the seal of the American Consulate in Havana, Cuba.

Macia agrees with Hench that the original site of Camp Lazear is located on the Finca San Jose. He discusses the history of this area and explains physical changes on this property due to quarrying work.

Viets offers to submit some of Hench's yellow fever papers to the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" for publication.

In evaluating the Reed versus Finlay debate, Kean states that Reed converted a discredited hypothesis into an established doctrine.

Hench's secretary informs Viets that Hench is out of town, therefore he will not be able to submit his yellow fever papers on time.

Truby finds Agramonte's statements greatly exaggerated. He also faults the sketch proposed for the yellow fever painting.

This is Hench's write-up of his interview with Bullard, focusing on Bullard's experience during the yellow fever experiments. Hench's autograph notes are included.

Bullard reports about his experiences in Cuba during the yellow fever experiments.

Bullard describes his experiences in Cuba in connection with the yellow fever experiments.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Recio praises Hench for his historical research on the yellow fever story. He enthusiastically supports the memorialization of the Camp Lazear site and feels it will be greatly appreciated by future generations. He offers to enlist the support of high Cuban government officials.

Andrus writes that some of the enlisted men thought it highly unlikely that Lazear would have allowed a stray mosquito to bite him. It was known that Carroll was inoculated by mosquito-bite, but not clear if that was the cause of Carroll's disease as he also had been in the epidemic zone. He looks forward to Hench's comments on his manuscript.

Hench informs Viets that he is unable to submit his yellow fever papers for publication at this time.

Hench thanks Ara for the aerial pictures of the Military Hospital in Havana. As requested, Ara will receive a copy of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" on a regular basis.

Hench thanks Iglesias for his hospitality during his visit to the Military Hospital. He informs him that he will receive a copy of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" on a regular basis.

Hench thanks Ascanio for the hospitality extended to him during his visit to the Military Hospital. Copies of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" will be sent to him and his friends regularly.

Hench informs Gonzalez that he will receive a complimentary copy of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" on a regular basis.

Hench hopes that the sites affiliated with the conquest of yellow fever will be memorialized. Hench solicits Recio' help in obtaining a statement from the Cuban government as evidence that it accepted Hench's report on the actual site of Camp Lazear. He offers to write an abstract of the report for a Cuban medical journal, and hopes that the Cuban media will also be informed of the discovery.

Hench requests Ramos' help in raising funds for a memorial in Cuba.

Hench is anxious to discuss his questions with Kean.

Hench inquires as to whether the Library of Congress has a copy of Memoria del Hospital Numero Uno.

Kean laments that the Ames family is trying to get Roger Post Ames included in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. He also discusses Camp Lazear.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Ramos assures Hench that the Cuban government and health workers appreciate the effort Hench has made to locate the Camp Lazear site, and acknowledges the tribute owed to Lazear.

Gooch informs Hench that the information he requested is available at the Library of Congress.

Hench's questionnaire deals with myriad topics, including: Moran and Kissinger, locations of hospitals and living quarters, the X.Y. case, Kean's case of yellow fever, and the discovery that someone had removed all the papers from Reed's desk after his death.

Cornwell thanks Hench for the data on foods affecting migraines, and for his interest in the yellow fever painting.

Kellogg gives Hench information on the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting.

Hench is grateful to Ireland for his interest in the preservation of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1. Hench and Moran will make inquiries into the cost of the preservation.

Kellogg discusses Hench's travel expenses and the guest list for the unveiling of the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg will invite Ireland to the unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He discusses Hench's speech for the event.

Ireland informs Hench of his upcoming travel plans.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and suggests guests to be invited by Kellogg.

Hamer replies to Hench's request for an estimate of the cost of reproduction of documents relating to Walter Reed and the study of Yellow Fever.

Simpson sends Hench a print made from a framed picture. He offers to bring the original with him when he sees Hench next, as he believes it might be useful for Hench's Walter Reed collection.

Hench hopes to see Ireland in Cleveland when the Wyeth company will give a preview of their Walter Reed Yellow Fever painting.

Hench thanks Simpson for the photograph he sent. He informs him that he will speak during a preview unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever group painting, and invites Simpson to attend.

Hench invites Carroll to attend the unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever group painting.

Hench seeks assistance in locating maps of Camp Columbia and summarizes his discovery of the lost Camp Lazear.

Hench sends some photographs to Bullard. He has not had time to write up Bullard's story, but will do so soon.

Hench requests information about the Walter Reed Memorial Day. He describes his research on the conquest of yellow fever.

Hamer replies to Hench's request concerning material relating to yellow fever in Cuba.

Bullard sends Hench some photographs. He was happy to meet with Hench.

Bullard thanks Hench for the snapshots. He is looking forward to receiving Hench's write-up about him.

Hench is anxious about speaking at the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He presses Kellogg for details about the event and the painting.

Andrus informs Hench that his manuscript, which detailed his role in the yellow fever experiments, was rejected by Hearst publications.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and requests more details on the event and on the painting.

This draft includes Hench's autograph revisions.

Blanton informs Hench that the annual meeting of the historical section of the Richmond Academy of Medicine is called "Walter Reed Day," not "Walter Reed Memorial Day."

Kellogg supplies Hench with details on the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He discusses Law's introduction of Hench, the guest list, Hench's speech, the planned order of proceedings, and the painting.

Kellogg has read Hench's address on the unveiling of Cornwell's painting with pleasure. He will rearrange the schedule and have sections of the speech released to the press.

Hench orders photocopies of yellow fever material from the Library of Congress.

Hench requests permission to look at telegrams sent and received by the Surgeon General's office between 1900 and 1901.

Law notes the unveiling and reception to introduce Cornwell's painting, “Conquerors of Yellow Fever”, and lists honorary guests.

Hench thanks Bullard for the photographs, but requests that Bullard autograph them for posterity and identification purposes.

Hench requests permission to borrow Dominguez's manuscript in English. The manuscript deals with Carlos Finlay and his yellow fever work.

Kean points out misinformation written in an article about Kissinger.

Schnurr relays to Hench that Kissinger suffered a stroke and is unconscious.

Hench thanks Franck for her work.

Hench requests that Simpson show his yellow fever material to a publisher for possible publication.

Bullard returns the autographed photographs to Hench. He requests that Hench spell the Cuban capital's name correctly, i.e. "Habana" instead of "Havana."

Hench expresses concerned about Kissinger's health.

Hench writes to [his parents] about his recent trip east; where he attended medical conventions, spoke at the unveiling of Dean Cornwell's “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” painting, and enjoyed alumni events at his alma mater.

Hench informs Simpson of Kissinger's severe stroke and asks that he write a note to Kissinger's wife. Hench receives a photograph taken during the unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever painting, and offers to send Simpson a copy.

Gill sends Hench a manuscript of Francisco Dominguez's biography of Carlos J. Finlay.

Hench discusses the Kissinger interview, which was published in a Cleveland newspaper. He offers his opinion on the role played by Kissinger during the yellow fever experiments.

Simpson comments on Kissinger's stroke and requests a photograph of the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Hench that two men connected with medical journals are eager to publish Hench's speech on the yellow fever story, which he delivered at the unveiling ceremony.

Brooke informs Hench that records related to Reed and the yellow fever experiments are available for his use.

Hench informs [Edmundson] of Kissinger's stroke.

Hench thanks Law for courtesies shown him during the Cornwell portrait unveiling. He informs Law that Kissinger has had a stroke and is not expected to live.

Kean writes that he regrets his treatment of Kissinger. Ireland gave him a good report of the address by Hench.

Hench thanks Reed for lending her copy of her father's letters to him, and informs her of his plans for returning them to her. He also expresses the hope that she will have the letters published.

Hench sends Reed a copy of a talk he has given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College. He mentions the possibility of visiting her later. He also inquires as to whom she might have given some of her husband's letters, especially those from October 1900 to January 1901.

Hench thanks Brooke for locating the Walter Reed records and writes that he hopes to come to Washington in the fall.

Hench sends Simpson a photograph from the Cornwell painting unveiling and comments on Kissinger's condition after his stroke. He is not sure that the medical journal publishers are as interested in his yellow fever speech as Simpson believes them to be.

Hench thanks Gill for loaning him the Dominguez manuscript on Finlay, and would like to be informed when a publication decision is made.

Hench thanks Bullard for the autographed photographs. He describes the unveiling, performed by his daughter, of the Walter Reed painting. He includes the names of dignitaries in attendance. Kissinger suffered a major stroke after the unveiling.

Hench questions Ascanio about a photograph and map he had asked Ascanio to acquire for him.

Hench gives suggestions of publishers for Reed's manuscript. He also lists errors in her manuscript.

Hamer requests that Hench supply him with the titles of articles and books he has published which use substantial information from the National Archives.

Hench discusses the ethics of having his yellow fever talk reprinted and distributed by the Wyeth Company. A note by Hewitt on the second page states that he sees no ethical problems with publication.

Kean hopes Hench will act as the guardian of the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor and will see that no other person be included by Congress.

Bullard provides Hench with dates for the photographs which he had sent.

Hench informs Simpson about Kissinger's failing health.

Kellogg discusses the publication of Hench's remarks on the Cornwell painting in medical journals. The Wyeth Company will provide color inserts of the painting for publication.

Hench requests copies of Camp Columbia maps for himself and for the Cuban Chief of Engineers of Military City. He explains his research on the yellow fever experiments and Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Hamer that he never received the material he requested from the National Archives.

Hench is seeking copies of Camp Columbia maps for himself and for the Cuban Chief of Engineers of Military City.

Hench is thrilled to have the Reed contract and appreciates the Agramonte and Sternberg letters. He notes that soon he will be able to see the correspondence between the Yellow Fever Board and the Surgeon General. He mentions that Kissinger had had a stroke.

Hamer is sending copies of the requested documents, but informs Hench that most of the documents he has requested are scattered through too many files for his staff to find and copy. He invites Hench to come and examine the documents himself.

Hamer acknowledges Hench's letter and promises he will give his attention to the matter.

This list includes sanitary reports, inspection reports and disease reports. Furthermore, there are numerous documents listed concerning Reed.

This microfilm includes the medical history of Columbia Barracks Post Hospital and records from the War Department, Office of the Adjutant General.

Hench responds to Wood's letter, in which she informed him of her project to write the story of Walter Reed for children. He discusses his two chief discoveries: that Lazear probably was bitten deliberately and secretly, and the location of Camp Lazear. He is sending her two of his manuscripts and offers copies of some of his material. He suggests she contact Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Hench asks Reed's permission to show Laura Wood Roper copies of Walter Reed's letters.

Hench inquires into the health of Kissinger who suffered a debilitating stroke.

Hench inquires about a book concerning Military Hospital No. 1, in Havana.

Hench describes his yellow fever research and his speech at the unveiling of the Cornwell painting, suggesting that Fishbein might be interested in publishing the speech, perhaps including a reproduction of the painting, in the journal "Hygeia."

Hench requests that Cornwell omit the mustache from Moran's image in the yellow fever painting.

Edmundson informs Hench that he enjoyed the Cornwell painting unveiling and that he hopes Kissinger will recover.

Kean discusses withholding some confidential material from Laura Wood Roper and recommends Kissinger enter a Veteran's Bureau Hospital.

Kellogg informs Hench that the Moran figure in Cornwell's painting has already been completed with a mustache. Plates of the painting have also already been made. He discusses the publication of an article on the painting.

Hench inquires if it would be possible to have the Sternberg correspondence copied or microfilmed, if it is not very extensive.

Hench sends Ireland photographs from Washington and a copy of his speech at the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Ireland of Kissinger's stroke and Blossom Reed's heart attack.

Hench inquires if Recio will help him locate a copy of "Memoria del Hospital Numero Uno Correspondiente al ano de 1902." He would like to give a copy to the Surgeon General's Library.

Hench describes the unveiling of the Cornwell painting and Kissinger's subsequent stroke. He discusses his ongoing research on the yellow fever history and inquires if she has found any data to refute criticisms of her father, Aristides Agramonte.

Hench describes the Cornwell painting and explains that the tribute to Carroll's father is brief because there is little in the official records about his work.

Lambert writes that he has been recuperating at the Army Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and thanks Truby for his help.

Marsh is sending Hench Camp Columbia maps.

Reed is impressed with Hench's address on the Yellow Fever Commission presented in Cleveland. He discusses his interactions with the author Laura Wood Roper.

Hench explains the Kissinger's situation and wants Kean to write them a note suggesting a veterans' hospital.

Hench discusses the planned publication of his speech and reproductions of the Cornwell painting in "Hygeia" and the "New York Sunday Mirror."

Ireland thanks Hench for the photographs and copy of his speech. He feels Kissinger should be sent to a Veterans Bureau Hospital, not to Walter Reed Hospital. He refers Hench to a friend, in Washington, who has a suggestion about locating Camp Lazear. He informs Hench that Blossom Reed has recovered well from her illness.

Hench requests permission to borrow and copy a book on the history of Military Hospital No. 1.

Hench discusses his ongoing research, the Cornwell painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," Kissinger's stroke and Blossom Reed's heart attack.

Kellogg describes to Fishbein the possibilities of including a plate of Cornwell's painting in Hench's article for the journal "Hygeia."

Fishbein discusses publication of Hench's article in "Hygeia," and informs Kellogg that they wish to include a colored insert.

Hench mentions the possible publication of his recent paper. He would like to know what to do about showing his copies of Walter Reed's letters to Laura Wood Roper. Hench, along with Kean and Ireland, are trying to memorialize the true site of Camp Lazear.

Kellogg informs Fishbein that they will supply inserts of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" for Hench's "Hygeia" article.

Hench inquires about Kissinger's medical condition.

Truby approves of the finished Cornwell painting and is surprised to have been included in it.

Kean approves of the finished Cornwell painting. He comments on the various figures depicted in the work.

Kean agrees with Hench that Kissinger needs to be cared for in a veterans' hospital and recommends one in Indianapolis. He also encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Ida E. Kissinger.

Cumming approves of the finished Cornwell painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Kean recommends to Kissinger that her husband be moved to a veteran's hospital in Indianapolis.

Gomez discusses the reactions of Cuban doctors to the Cornwell painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever".

Kissinger plans to nurse her husband at home and thanks Kean for the information about the veteran's hospital.

Hench thanks Kean for writing the Kissingers.

Carlos E. Finlay expresses his dissatisfaction with Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Jaime approves of Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Mabel Lazear expresses her approval of Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," and requests more copies. She mentions her preoccupation with war preparations.

Recio informs Hench that he was able to locate the requested booklet and will send it to him. He plans to have an accurate survey made of the old Camp Lazear site.

Kean informs Hench of the improvement in Kissinger's health.

Rodriguez-Perez informs Hench that the Finlay Institute's copy of the history of Military Hospital No. 1 is the only one they have. He is not willing to lend it to Hench, but can have it copied. He sends Hench a journal with an article on the hospital. See English translation.

Albertini identifies men in the photograph which Hench sent him. He informs Hench that the book on Military Hospital No. 1 cannot be lent to him, but can be copied.

Cooke approves of Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," and requests more copies.

Rodriguez-Perez informs Hench that the Finlay Institute's copy of the history of Military Hospital No. 1 is the only one they have. He is not willing to lend it to Hench, but can have it copied. See Spanish orignial.

Lambert informs Truby that he feels better after his stay in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He has discovered the names of the immune nurses who served at Quemados, and asserts that Kelly's book errs in stating that yellow fever was best treated with the aid of trained female nurses. He maintains that Ames was most successful in treating yellow fever when he used male orderlies.

Hench discusses changes to Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting that would improve its historical accuracy.

Hench is relieved that Kissinger is doing better, and he provides information about the upcoming publication of his yellow fever paper.

Hench responds to Carlos E. Finlay's criticism of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting.