Lambert expresses great disappointment for the lack of recognition, in Truby's book, of his work at the yellow fever camp.

This program advertises the "Theatre Guild On the Air" production of “Yellow Jack” sponsored by United States Steel.

Siler discusses the pension that the Walter Reed Memorial Association provides for Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Kean encloses a clipping of Lazear's obituary and thinks it may be of value to Hench.

Hench informs Schuman that he is unsure when his work on Walter Reed and the yellow fever experiments will be finished. He states that his primary jobs are his practice of medicine, the publication of the “Rheumatism Review,” and his clinical research.

Schuman hopes Hench remembers him when the proposed book on Walter Reed nears completion. He regrets that he cannot supply Hench with a volume of the “U.S. Public Health Proceedings” but will try to locate a copy.

Lazear writes that she is preparing a booklet on the yellow fever experiments. She was given a copy of “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” and saw a photograph of Building No. 1 in it. She requests permission to use the photograph in her booklet.

Truby emphasizes how important Lazear's lost notebook is. He believes it is in the hands of the Carroll family.

Hench thanks Schuman for sending the “North Carolina Medical Journal” article on yellow fever.

Schuman reports that he is still trying to find the volume of the “U.S. Public Health Proceedings” that Hench requested. He has heard that Foster Kennedy has an interesting Walter Reed document, but is certain it is not for sale.

Moorman requests that Hench examine a document about Walter Reed and comment on its accuracy.

Hench has read Moorman's paper on the yellow fever experiments and agrees that they did not have Congressional support. However, Hench questions Moorman whether it is fair to imply that Congress interfered with the scientists' work when they were never asked to do one thing or another.

Hench writes to Kennedy that he has heard Kennedy has an interesting Walter Reed document. He explains his own interest in Reed and inquires if it would be possible for him to visit Kennedy to examine the document.

Moorman thanks Hench for his comments regarding his manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He intends to make it clear that the doctors did not want to become entangled with red tape and delay.

McDermott reaffirms his interest in Hench's planned book on yellow fever.

Hench lists questions he has for Kean.

Hench informs Kean and Truby about Mabel Lazear's death. He hopes that Kean's health improves.

Kennedy would like to see Hench and will show him the original contract between Walter Reed and Nicanor Fernandez. He believes that America has not given Finlay proper credit.

Hench plans to give Kean a questionnaire regarding his yellow fever experience. Hench also talks about how he came across the original contract between Reed and Fernandez.

Hench agrees that Finlay has not received the credit due him in America, but argues that the Yellow Fever Commission has not received the credit due them in Cuba.

Reed informs Hench that her brother has approved the sale of all the letters in which Hench has expressed interest, and that her mother has been ill and in bed since January.

Hench pays Reed one thousand dollars for her father's letters related to his work.

Hench inquires about the claims made by Sternberg that he wanted the Yellow Fever Commission to conduct research on the mosquito theory and use human experimentation. Hench thinks that Reed was annoyed with these claims.

Kean discusses the Yellow Fever Commission, in response to Hench's questionnaire.

Hench thinks that Reed was independent of Sternberg in his yellow fever investigation and is trying to decide how much credit Sternberg deserves. Hench believes that Reed and Lazear worked out the project on their own.

Kean discusses the Yellow Fever Commission, in response to Hench's questionnaire.

A list of Spanish language books and pamphlets about yellow fever, including prices, is sent for Hench.

Peraza sends Keys copies of a book by Finlay. He encloses a list of Spanish language books and pamphlets about yellow fever, including prices.

Kean provides his recollections of the Yellow Fever Commission, in response to Hench's questions.

Franck asks Kean to correct the enclosed copy of his answers to earlier questions, sign his name, and mail it to Hench. Kean adds a note to Hench, dated June 19, 1946, in which he recalls a portrait which was done of himself.

Kean declines to write a chapter for Hench's book. He comments on the book's preparation.

Franck informs Hench that she has mailed the original interview of Kean by Hench to Kean.

Hench interviews Lambert regarding his participation in the care of the yellow fever patients at Camp Lazear. He poses questions concerning buildings at the site as well as people involved in the yellow fever experiments. Lambert believes that Ames should be included on the Roll of Honor.

Hench informs Kean that he has decided not to publish a preliminary memorial volume, and that he is unable to finish a full study anytime soon. He hopes to acquire a few important missing items concerning the yellow fever episode.

Truby discusses the Yellow Fever Commission in response to Hench's questionnaire.

Kenealy forwards Moran's address to Hewitt. Kenealy met Moran in 1908 and recalls that he was proud of his role in the yellow fever experiments.

Hench describes his trip to California, where he met with the family of Jesse Lazear.

Truby uses Vaughan's book, “A Doctor's Memories,” to make reference to numerous events in the yellow fever investigation.

Kean discusses Lazear's discovery of intrinsic and extrinsic incubation in mosquitoes.

Kenealy informs Hench about several people who had some connection with yellow fever or the Canal Zone in the early 1900s. He writes that his parents lived across the street from the Ancon Hospital fever wards. His father was in charge of the hospital mess and commissaries, beginning in 1904.

Hench apologizes for not visiting Kennedy when he was in New York, but he was too busy with his medical meetings. However, he did meet with Houston Lazear, who provided additional information about his father, Jesse Lazear.

Hench is interested in Kenealy's Latin American experiences related to yellow fever, but lets him know that his main interest is in Reed and the Cuban phase.

Kennedy invites Hench to come see him in New York.

Hench informs Benjamin that he is keeping two Madam Curie letters which he purchased from Benjamin seven years earlier. He is returning the rest of the letters and she can do with them as she wishes.

Hench is trying to locate correspondence between L.O. Howard and the yellow fever investigators at various U.S. government agencies. He inquires if Lucy Howard has any of her father's papers at the family home.

Hench discusses the history of the Kissinger family trying to obtain more pension money, including a plea for funeral expenses from Ida Kissinger for her husband.

Siler writes that he is looking forward to seeing Hench at the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Kean relates the history of the Kissinger family in their desire to obtain money and how Peabody organized the Kissinger Relief Fund. Kean goes on to say that there was an error in a pamphlet published by Peabody in the amount of pension money to be given to the Kissinger family.

Hench informs Siler of the dates he is available to attend the meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Siler writes that he is delighted Hench will plan to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Howard informs Hench that she cannot find any correspondence between her father and Lazear.

Howard informs Hench that she has found important letters written by Reed and Kelly and will send him copies.

Kean comments on Lambert's possible inclusion on the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

Hench interviews Kean about the Yellow Fever Commission.

Gilhus relates his experiences at Camp Columbia and describes the camp in detail.

Hench reports to the Reed Memorial Association board on the Finlay-Reed controversy and the ongoing attempt to memorialize Camp Lazear.

This document details the proceedings of the Walter Reed Memorial Association conference.

Hench questions Walter Reed's children about their father.

Kean comments on the attempt to add Ames to the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

Kean discusses "Special Order 83," issued by the Department of Western Cuba.

Hench reports on his family. He also doubts Lambert's story. He describes efforts to contact James Carroll's son, George. He also hopes to find some records from Carter.

Hench provides an outline of miscellaneous questions for Truby about the yellow fever investigation. Responses by both Truby and Hench are included for some of the questions.

Hench provides as outline of questions for Truby about his book, “Memoir of Walter Reed.” Responses by both Truby and Hench are included for some of the questions.

Hench describes his yellow fever research and inquires if the National Institute of Health possesses any letters related to the Reed experiments. He also discusses his attempts to memorialize Camp Lazear and solicits advice on gaining support for the project.

Truby announces the death of Gilhus. He describes his last visit with Gilhus. He rejects Lambert's claims concerning the yellow fever experiments.

Leake requests information about Henry Rose Carter. Leake is assisting Hench in collecting material for his book.

Leake feels that Hench's book offers an opportunity to clarify conflicting claims concerning the yellow fever experiments. Leake is especially interested in Carter's role. He has written to Carter's son and will let Hench know when he receives a reply.

Hench requests the address of Leopoldine Guinther, who has recently published an article on Clara Maass.

Hench sends Siler photographs of the recent Walter Reed Memorial Association board meeting and poses questions related to his research on the yellow fever experiments. He offers his opinion of George Carroll.

Hench sends Stitt photographs of the recent Walter Reed Memorial Association board meeting. He thanks Stitt for information on Carter and requests the address of Carter's daughter.

Hench sends the Reeds photographs of the recent Walter Reed Memorial Association board meeting and poses questions concerning Walter Reed's residences in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania and in Washington, D.C.

Grosvenor thanks Hench for the snapshots of the Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting. Grosvenor treasures his honorary degree from Lafayette College.

Hench rebuts Lambert's claim that Ames was a member of the Yellow Fever Board, replacing Lazear. He explains the criteria to be eligible to receive a pension and/or medal for participation in the yellow fever project.

Hench's drawing depicts a floor plan, probably the second floor of Building 56B of the Army War College, where Reed died.

Carter informs his aunt that Leake and Hench are searching for information about Henry Rose Carter. He encloses the letter from Leake.

Stitt informs Hench that Carter's sister, Mary Carter, thinks she sent the papers collected by Stitt's late wife, Laura Armistead Carter Stitt, to Carter's son in Birmingham, Alabama. He gives Hench the address of Carter's son and offers to help Hench gain access to George Carroll.

Cooke regrets that he is unable to help Hench identify the persons and buildings in the 1908 photographs from Pinar del Rio.

Lambert corrects a draft of an interview of Lambert by Hench - conducted on June 21, 1946. He also tries to advance his case for being included in the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

Truby tries to figure out from a photograph the exact room in which Reed died in Washington, D.C. Knowing that the Lazear notebook would answer very important questions regarding Reed's Preliminary Report, he also discusses various ways to get it from the Carroll family.

Hench writes that he searching for the initial connection between Reed and Carter. He requests permission to borrow the Reed letters in Leake's possession.

Hench inquires of Mrs. Repetti if her husband was related to Dr. James Repetti, a medical officer stationed at Columbia Barracks during the time of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench informs Howard that he has a large file of letters between her father and Reed and Carroll but is still searching for more, especially between Howard and Lazear.

Hench attempts to resolve the differences of memory between the yellow fever experiment survivors. The number of buildings in the yellow fever section is in question and the camp's exact location is unclear.

Schnurr sends Hench a bill for secretarial services connected with transcriptions of a Reed interview.

Kean sends Hench letters (not included) from Finlay and gives Hench a very positive description of Guiteras.

Truby adds more information to the answers he supplied for Hench's questionnaire. Truby believes Lambert is trying to discredit him because he didn't support the inclusion of Lambert and Ames on the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

Truby answers all of Hench's questions regarding Truby's “Memoir of Walter Reed.”

Kean comments on an interview with Reed's children. He explains the reasons Reed obtained two medical degrees after his graduation from the University of Virginia.

Hench discusses the notes on Kean's yellow fever chart. He requests that Kean look over the letters written to Ames.

Hench is unable to resolve the discrepancy concerning the number of yellow fever huts. He discusses Siler's health. Lazear's daughter has her father's missing microscope.

Kean is upset over Ames' claim that he had experimental yellow fever, which he knows is incorrect.

Truby reviews yellow fever material. He is uncertain about the location of Reed's hospital room and is unsure how often he visited Reed in his final days. He refers Hench to Kean's diary. He identifies persons in the picture and encourages Hench to begin writing his book on Reed and yellow fever.

Kean recalls that Howard's play, “Yellow Jack,” incorrectly shows Lazear infecting XY without his consent.

Hench is delighted to receive letters from yellow fever collaborators. Lazear's daughter shows interest in Hench's research.

Truby asserts that Reed knew of Carter's and Finlay's theories long before Lazear. Consequently, Reed was the real pioneer in the mosquito theory, not Lazear. Truby is concerned that Hench supports Lazear as being the mosquito theory proponent instead of Reed.

Truby completes the questionnaires sent by Hench. He refers to two newspaper clippings citing another yellow fever collaborator, and suggests that Hench read several chapters in a book about Victor Vaughan.

This Cuban newspaper article describes the visit of Cuban officials and Moran to the Camp Lazear site. Building No. 1 has been named a national monument.

Nogueira informs Hench that Building No. 1 has been declared a Cuban national monument. He has received Hench's ideas on preserving the building and will keep him informed of Cuban preservation plans.

Andreu informs Hench that Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear has been declared a Cuban national monument. He emphasizes that the Yellow Fever Commission was working to prove Finlay's theory of mosquito transmission. He appreciates the efforts at mutual relations between Cuba and the United States and the Americans' recognition of Finlay's work.

Andreu informs Hench that Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear has been declared a Cuban national monument. He emphasizes that the Yellow Fever Commission was working to prove Finlay's theory of mosquito transmission. He appreciates the efforts at mutual relations between Cuba and the United States and the Americans' recognition of Finlay's work.

Leavitt sends Hench a sanitary report, by Reed, from Fort Robinson, Nebraska.

Hench thanks Leavitt for the Reed sanitary report from Fort Robinson, Nebraska and comments on the report.

Hench writes that he has heard Moran plans to write his memoirs. The Cuban government is interested in preserving Building No. 1, although they have made no concrete plans.

Hench informs Sawyer about his efforts to memorialize Camp Lazear Building No. 1. He believes this is an opportunity to forge Cuban-American bonds. The Cuban government supports this effort, and the Mayo Clinic has pledged a financial contribution. Through Sawyer, [Hench] hopes to contact the Rockefeller Foundation in order to solicit their financial support.

Hench describes in detail the background of his efforts to memorialize the Camp Lazear site, and his plans for the preservation of the site and establishment of a museum. He asks Andreu about the availability of funds from the Cuban government or private sources for building and upkeep, and about costs for these efforts. Without this information and commitment from the Cubans he will find it difficult to raise funds from American sources.

Hench sends Andreu a letter, to which he would like a reply before meeting with the Rockefeller Foundation.

Hench informs Nogueira that he is gratified that the Cuban government has designated Camp Lazear Building No. 1 as a national monument. He will join the Cubans in an effort to properly memorialize the work of Finlay and the Americans.

Moran wants Kean to explain to Nogueira that there shouldn't be any hostility between Cuba and the U.S. caused by distinguishing between Finlay “discovering” the mosquito theory and Reed “demonstrating” the theory. Kean also mentions his letter to Moran about Guiteras' speech given in Havana in 1900, which gives a proper analogy for the Finlay--Reed discovery.

Strode informs Hench that Sawyer has retired from the Rockefeller Foundation, but that he has forwarded Hench's letter to him. Strode doubts that the Foundation would financially support the Camp Lazear memorial, although he finds the idea intriguing.

Kean shares family news. He is glad to receive copies of Walter Reed's diplomas and describes Truby's visit. He is relieved to hear that Building No. 1, at Camp Lazear, will be preserved.

Moran discusses Cuban politics in general. He notes that the Finlay-Reed controversy is still ongoing, and there are strong anti-American sentiments connected with it.

Sawyer informs Hench that he is not in a position to approach John D. Rockefeller, Jr. on Hench's behalf, but sees no reason why Hench or the Mayo Clinic should not contact Rockefeller. Sawyer would like to hold a special session on Reed or yellow fever at the upcoming International Congress on Tropical Medicine and Malaria and solicits ideas from Hench.

Sawyer writes a letter of introduction for Hench, hoping that Packard will see him.

Hench informs Sawyer that he had never intended for him to personally approach Rockefeller on his behalf. He requests a letter of introduction to present to Rockefeller or one of Rockefeller's associates.

Sawyer encloses a letter of introduction to Arthur Packard, an associate of Rockefeller's, for Hench. He describes plans to honor Reed by the American Society of Tropical Medicine, and thinks these efforts may increase interest in Hench's Camp Lazear project. Sawyer feels it is important to recognize Finlay's contributions, although he thinks scientists should not accept an “untenable interpretation” of certain Finlay experiments.

Kean discusses his case of yellow fever. He maintains that there is no proof Ames ever contracted yellow fever. He writes that Lazear conducted secret experiments, and discusses Moran's draft of his memoirs.

Hench writes that he will keep Sawyer informed of progress on the Camp Lazear memorial and is glad that Sawyer agrees that Finlay should also be honored.

Kean feels Moran is too contentious about the Cuban medical profession taking all the credit for the yellow fever discovery. Kean tells Hench the advice he gave Moran about how to approach his autobiography, or memoirs, without angering the Cubans.

Nogueira inquires if any of the volunteers at Camp Lazear died from the yellow fever experiments.

With the help of Lawrence Reed, Truby saw the room where Walter Reed died. He notes that he saw old friends in Washington, and they all look distinctly older than 5 years earlier. Truby encloses a sketch locating the surgery and Lazear's house.

Kean informs Nogueira that there were no deaths through human experimentation at Camp Lazear. However, Andrus caused Reed great anxiety because he had a severe case of yellow fever.

Kean remembers a conversation with Gorgas, who believed that Reed had found a way of producing mild, non-fatal yellow fever. As such, Gorgas planned to start inducing experimental cases. Kean comments on the planned commemoration of Reed by the Fourth International Congress of Tropical Medicine and Malaria. He hopes that they will include a Cuban speaker for the event.

Kean discusses Wallace Forbes, a yellow fever volunteer who disappeared November 24, 1926 while in the service. He suggests that Forbes' medal be given to his sister.

Owen details the arrangements for Hench's speech at the University of Virginia Alpha Omega Alpha society.

Nixon advises Hench against procrastination in regards to his yellow fever work.

Wyllie requests permission to borrow Reed materials from Hench for an exhibit at the University of Virginia.

Wyllie requests photographs of Hench, and a dossier on him, to publicize Hench's upcoming speech at the University of Virginia.

Hench assures Nixon that he is still working on the yellow fever story, but that his rheumatology research brings many responsibilities.

Wranek requests an advance copy of Hench's speech on Walter Reed to use for publicity purposes. He is interested in the Reed materials that Hench will be bringing to the University of Virginia in connection with the speech.

Hench requests a meeting with Packard in New York. He relates the story of his yellow fever research, the discovery of Camp Lazear Building No. 1, and subsequent efforts to memorialize the site. He seeks the financial support of the Rockefeller Foundation, explaining that the Cubans feel Finlay was denied credit for his yellow fever work and blame the Rockefeller Foundation, in part, for championing Reed over Finlay. Hench believes this is an opportunity to recognize the work of both Finlay and the Americans.

Hench is disappointed that he has not heard from Andreu or Nogueira concerning plans for the Camp Lazear memorial. He informs Andreu of his scheduled visit to the Rockefeller Foundation to seek funds for the memorial.

Hench informs Wyllie that he will not have time to carefully choose and prepare Reed materials for an exhibit in connection with Hench's upcoming lecture at the University of Virginia.

Hench discusses the upcoming Walter Reed Memorial Association annual meeting.

Hench suggests a title for his upcoming lecture on Reed at the University of Virginia, and notes the key roles played by three University of Virginia alumni in the experiments.

Wyllie agrees that Hench should bring the Reed materials for exhibit on his person rather than shipping them.

Hench requests information on what Reed materials he should bring for an exhibit at the University of Virginia's Alderman Library.

Hench writes that he will send Wranek a copy of his speech on Reed at the University of Virginia. He discusses the content of the speech and notes that he emphasizes Lazear's contribution as well as Reed's.

Hench informs Siler that he has accepted the invitation to speak on Walter Reed Memorial Day at the International Congress of Tropical Medicine. Hench discusses funding issues surrounding the memorialization of Camp Lazear.

Bradshaw provides details concerning Hench's upcoming lecture at the University of Virginia.

Wranek hopes that Hench will send him an advance copy of his University of Virginia lecture on Reed. He feels that it will be newsworthy to a Latin American audience.

Hench informs Lawrence Reed of his travels and activities, and requests that Lawrence Reed help him to identify the Army hospital room where Walter Reed died.

Ennis informs Hench that a room at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba has been reserved for him.

Hench mentions the lack of cooperation by Cuban doctors in memorializing Camp Lazear. He notes that he has been able to obtain research materials from the Reed and Lazear families, but little from the Carroll family, and he is pleased that Rodriguez Leon has assembled her father's papers.

Hench requests a meeting with Packard.

Wyllie requests that Hench bring the “New Year's Letter” and the fever charts, and some other Reed items of Hench's choosing, for the Reed exhibit at the University of Virginia.

Siler provides Hench with the date of Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting, which has been changed so that Hench may attend.

Packard informs Hench that the Rockefeller Foundation will not provide financial support for the Camp Lazear memorial. As such, he believes a meeting with Hench is unnecessary.

Packard apologizes for not replying to Hench's letter sooner, but felt it was necessary to resolve underlying policy matters relating to Hench's project before responding. He reiterates that the Rockefeller Foundation will not provide financial support for the Camp Lazear memorial.

Hench writes that despite the Rockefeller Foundation's refusal of financial support for the Camp Lazear project, he would like to meet with Packard to seek advice from him.

Lawrence Reed informs Hench that he is willing to take Hench to see the room where his father, Walter Reed, died.

Nogueira informs Hench of the Cuban government's plans to place plaques on Camp Lazear Building No. 1 and on the Havana building where Finlay conducted his experiments, in 1881. He hopes action will be taken on Hench's proposals to preserve the Camp Lazear building soon, and promises to support those efforts.

Redd sends Hench a transcription of a 1901 letter from Reed to Carter in which Reed states that Carter's work in Mississippi greatly impressed upon him the importance of an intermediate host for yellow fever. Redd refers Hench to an article on Carter, by Griffitts, in "The Southern Medical Journal."

In this speech, given at the University of Virginia, Hench discusses Reed's yellow fever experiments and his own re-discovery of the actual site of Camp Lazear. The manuscript contains handwritten revisions by Moran and typed additions by Hench.

This is the text of a speech, by Hench, on Walter Reed and the conquest of yellow fever.

University of Virginia librarians acknowledge the receipt of Reed, Kean, Lazear, and Moran items from Hench to be used for exhibition. They list the individual photographs, documents, and artifacts with detailed descriptions.

This is a draft of the speech on Reed given by Hench at the University of Virginia. The text includes [Hench's?] autograph notes and corrections.

Clemons relates a talk by Hench where Kean was enthusiastically mentioned many times. Clemons is trying to get Hench to donate his Reed Collection to the University of Virginia instead of the Mayo Clinic. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Siler informs Hench of the Walter Reed Memorial Association meeting date and site. Sawyer would like to contact Hench.

Royster is sorry that he had to miss Hench's lecture, and sends Hench a reprint which may be of interest.[not enclosed]

Owen thanks Hench for speaking before the Alpha Omega Alpha society at the University of Virginia. He found Hench's lecture enjoyable and inspiring.

Hench thanks Packard for meeting with him in New York. He reports that the Reed Memorial Association has reaffirmed its commitment to memorialize Camp Lazear.

These notes are Hench's outline for his book on the yellow fever story. He never completed the manuscript.

Hench writes to Redd about Carter's influence on Lazear and Reed in relation to the mosquito theory of yellow fever transmission. He seeks Carter correspondence to document this influence, and believes Lazear was more supportive of the mosquito theory than Reed, who intended to fully test the bacterial theory first.

Hench asks Redd about Henry Rose Carter's involvement with the Yellow Fever Board.

Hench discusses the room in which Reed died and his desire that it be memorialized. He wonders if the American Society for Tropical Medicine or some other organization would provide funds for a bronze plaque.

Hench informs Royster that his collection includes all of the remaining letters of Reed to his wife, including the famous "New Year's" letter.

Hench requests Cooke's help in identifying photographs taken at Pinar del Rio. Hench is interested because Haskins, a prisoner at Pinar del Rio, died of yellow fever, but his cell-mates escaped the disease. This impressed Reed with the possibilities of the mosquito theory.

Hench requests clippings pertaining to his speech, at the University of Virginia, to send to the Reeds and to others who have given him Reed material.

Hench requests copies of the photograph of Hench, Jordan, and Darden that was taken at Hench's recent speech at the University of Virginia. He suggests to Owen that the Alpha Omega Alpha society consider making Kean, Cooke, and Moran honorary members.

Hench informs his brother that the Reed family and Kean were pleased with his recent speech at the University of Virginia, which they read about in the newspapers.

Hench informs Clemons that the Reed family and Kean were pleased with Hench's recent lecture at the University of Virginia, and were delighted that Hench had loaned some Reed material to Alderman Library.

Hench discusses the possibility of making Kean, Cooke, and Moran honorary members of Alpha Omega Alpha. He informs Blackford that Landon Reed, a cousin of Blackford, would enjoy a visit from him.

Hench informs Owen that Moran will be attending the Walter Reed Memorial Day of the International Congress on Tropical Medicine, in Washington, D.C.

Hench informs Nogueira that he will be unable to obtain American support for the Camp Lazear memorial until the Cubans make a firm commitment to maintain it. He would like to meet with the Cuban president when he visits Cuba in March.

Hench discusses his upcoming visit to Cuba. He sends her a photograph of an old check concerning rental of the Rojas land by the American government, which he received from Kean. Hench hopes that she will carefully preserve the Rojas daybook, which is so important in certifying the site of Camp Lazear.

Redd informs Hench that he can add very little information regarding Carter's ties to Reed and Lazear. He provides the address of Carter's son, and notes that Edward Stitt, husband of Carter's deceased daughter Laura, probably knows a great deal more than he. According to Redd, Carter disliked publicity and would not allow interviews.

Redd has little additional information to give Hench about Henry Rose Carter.

The Mayo Clinic Library requests that Hench return an overdue item, the 1939 Southern Medical Journal with the Griffitts article “Henry Rose Carter: The Scientist and the Man.”

Atch Hench describes a book by Josiah Gorgas that he has sent to his brother as a Christmas gift. He also relates family and professional news.

Reed thanks Hench for the candy, discusses family news, and requests a copy of Hench's talk at the University of Virginia.

Siler discusses plans to place markers in the room where Walter Reed died, located in the present Army War College. He will send Hench a copy of the Reed Memorial board from last year.

Hench thanks Williams for his help during Hench's and Lawrence Reed's recent visit to the Army War College, where they located the room in which Walter Reed died.

Kean discusses the honorary degree given to Reed by Harvard University. Reed considered this one of the greatest honors in his lifetime. There is also a discussion of the proper quotation for the honorary tablet outside of the room where Reed died.

Truby provides a sketch of the room where Reed died in 1902.

Hench inquires if Repetti's husband, George, was related to John Repetti, an Army surgeon at Columbia Barracks Post Hospital in 1900.

Hench thanks the Sabatinis for allowing Lawrence Reed and himself to visit their apartment in the Army War College, which contains the room where Walter Reed died. He requests a sketch of the floor plan for his collection.

Owen, Jr., believes that Alpha Omega Alpha will react favorably to Hench's suggestion that Kean, Cooke, and Moran be made honorary members.

This is a list of the people and places that [Hench] wants to see while he is in Havana.

Seth thanks Hench for the photographs and hopes to hear his speech in Washington in the spring.

Hench wants to know if it would be possible for Carter's correspondences to be sent to him to review. He is anxious to learn more about Carter's place in the yellow fever story, and thus far has found little to document his role.

Ennis reports that he has reserved a room at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba for the Henches and Mrs. J.H. Kahler.

Hench informs Beach that he is preparing a slide lecture on Reed to be delivered at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine.

Hench wants to know if McCoy is still alive. He discusses the biography by Hagedorn which credits Wood with the suggestion that led Sternberg to form the Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench informs Truby that he has assembled all the necessary data from the National Archives. He would appreciate any comments Truby has to make about these materials. Hench makes comments and raises questions about the information in the documents.

Hench returns the yellow fever photographs to Bettmann, along with photos of William and Charles Mayo for Bettmann's collection of well-known American doctors.

Redd discusses his efforts to obtain Carter's correspondences for Hench. Redd has found many references to Carter's malaria and yellow fever work in the letters, as well as scattered references to Walter Reed.

Kean discusses the career of McCoy. He answers Hench's questions from a previous letter. According to Kean, Gorgas initially rejected Reed's mosquito theory.

Siler discusses the plans to memorialize the room where Walter Reed died.

Keeling reports to Hench that he has found a good deal of material, including a transcript of Reed's talk. He will bring a description of the material when he visits Hench next Sunday.

Hench questions Keeling about the transcript of Reed's Indianapolis lecture, in 1900, that Keeling has found. Hench wants to know if the one Keeling found includes more information than Hench's copy, or if it may be Reed's actual manuscript copy.

Bettmann thanks Hench for the photographs of William and Charles Mayo.

Hench thanks Redd for seeking permission from Carter's son for Hench to borrow the Carter correspondence. Hench offers to examine all the material himself and to treat it with respect. He is especially interested in correspondence between Carter and Reed, Lazear, Welch, or Sternberg.

Purdy's publishing house, Appleton-Century, is interested in Hench's planned book on Walter Reed and yellow fever.

Truby believes that Agramonte was an immune although there is no official documentation.

Redd discusses Carter's extant correspondence, noting that much of it consists of social matters regarding Carter's daughter, Laura. Redd discusses Laura's important role in her father's work.

Sweeney reports to Keeling on the material he has found concerning Reed's presentation, in 1900, to the American Public Health Association meeting, in Indianapolis.

Hench discusses the plans to memorialize the room where Reed died.

Redd describes two letters he found concerning Carter's yellow fever work, and notes that he eliminated a lot of correspondence between Carter and Redd and Carter and his lawyer. He will send Hench the material if Carter's son approves.

Keeling suggests that Hench contact a friend of Keeling's to seek more information on Reed's presentation at the American Public Health Association meeting, in 1901.

Truby discusses the location of the room where Walter Reed died. Truby requested and received floor plans from the commanding officer of Washington Barracks, where Reed died. However, they do not conform with his memory. Truby feels that he cannot make any positive statement as to the exact location of the room unless they unearth something to solve this discrepancy.

Lyons seeks material to be reproduced in a program for the unveiling of the Walter Reed bust at the Hall of Fame. She solicits suggestions from Hench.

Hench writes Redd about obtaining research material from Henry Rose Carter, Jr.

Hench informs Carter, Jr. that he is writing a book about Henry Rose Carter. Hench explains his procedures in organizing collections of letters and requests Carter, Jr.'s help.

Redd discusses the unorganized state of Carter's correspondence, noting that the papers were stored in trunks without any cataloguing system.

Carter explains the connection between his father and Walter Reed.

Siler discusses the location of the room where Walter Reed died. Siler knows that Hench wants to check on information contained in Hagedorn's biography of Wood and promises to arrange a meeting with McCoy.

Hench introduces himself to Rice and discusses his planned book on the conquest of yellow fever. Hench wishes to purchase a copy of Rice's biography of J.W. Hurty because there is a photograph of the room in which Reed presented his paper, in 1900. He inquires if Rice knows where Reed stayed in Indianapolis for the 1900 conference.

Hench discusses his planned book on yellow fever and his interest in the subject. Hench questions McCoy about Wood's support of Reed's experimentation, in Cuba, and possible opposition from the Surgeon General.

Hench writes that he is looking forward to examining Agramonte's papers. Hench wants the original records in order to reveal the true story behind the yellow fever experiments.

Hench writes that he is still working to memorialize Camp Lazear, but cannot proceed until he knows the Cubans will support upkeep of the site. Hench will be coming to Cuba and would like to meet with Carbonell regarding this matter.

Hench mentions his interest in the story of Reed and yellow fever. He requests a meeting with McCoy to clarify a published statement.

McCoy questions Hench about his book on Reed and yellow fever. He is looking forward to meeting with Hench.

Hench discusses his yellow fever research. He informs Tillisch that he is searching for an aerial photograph of the area around Camp Lazear, but has been unable to locate one.

Rhoads advises Hench that the Old German House and the present Athenaeum are one and the same. The Old German House, as such, has not been replaced.

Rice discusses Reed's presentation at the Indianapolis medical conference, in 1900. Rice notes that Reed's paper was little talked about by the conference participants. Rice agrees to provide Hench with a copy of his biography of Hurty.

Hench apologizes for missing Emilie Lawrence Reed's birthday. He hopes that Blossom Reed will attend the Reed memorial evening at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine, as well as the unveiling of the Walter Reed bust in New York.

Hench thanks Purdy for his interest in the book he is preparing. However, he has not yet begun to write the first draft.

Siler agrees with Truby that many changes occurred to the interior of the building where Reed died. Siler will go to Fort McNair in an attempt to secure earlier plans of the hospital.

Nogueira is looking forward to Hench's arrival in Cuba. Hench will meet with the President of Cuba during his visit.

McCoy, aide to Governor-General Leonard Wood during the yellow fever experiments, comments on Wood's dismissal of the importance of Finlay's mosquito work, Wood's intervention with Surgeon General Sternberg to keep Reed's work going, and the location and arrangement of Wood's offices. McCoy stresses Wood's strong support of Reed and his work.

Hench is delighted to have the opportunity to look over Carter's papers. He promises to let Carter, Jr., know whatever he finds of historical value.

Tillisch informs Hench about his efforts to find persons who will be able to help him obtain an aerial view of Camp Lazear.

Wyllie appreciates the copy of Hench's speech on Reed. He mentions that he has heard rumors that Hench might speak at the local historical society meeting.

Carter, Jr., says his father's letters will give Hench interesting data. He suggests that Stitt and Williams might be able to help Hench find more information concerning what his father did in controlling yellow fever.

Hench informs Lyons that he has been made the custodian of an enormous amount of material pertaining to Reed and his colleagues. Hench makes suggestions as to what photographs might be used in the program for the Walter Reed Celebration. He also suggests including Cornwell's painting Conquerors of Yellow Fever in the project.

Clemons thanks Hench for providing him with the text of his address on Walter Reed and yellow fever.

Hench is anxious to have access to Carter's trunks, and so requests that Redd send them directly to his home.

Benson is fairly certain that the aerial photographs of Cuba that Hench wants are available. He says the photos of foreign areas are classified and must be cleared, but thinks it can be done in a minimum of three weeks.

Hench discusses, in detail, his trip to Cuba. He writes that Moran and Nogueira were of great help to him. Moran stated that he was the first to volunteer for the experiments. Hench describes his visit to Camp Lazear, the Finca San Jose, Camp Columbia, Las Animas Hospital, General Wood's old headquarters, the site of the 1901 Pan-American Medical Congress, Finlay's home, and the Finlay Institute.

Lyons has been in contact with the Wyeth company, which has offered to make inserts of the Cornwell painting for the Hall of Fame program. She awaits a note from Lawrence Reed giving permission to reproduce material in Hench's collection.

Lyons thanks Law for referring her to Roley, who will provide inserts for the Hall of Fame program.

Law reports that the Wyeth company is cooperating with the Hall of Fame. He inquires about the possibility of a residency position at the Mayo Clinic for a young doctor whom he has sponsored.

Siler reports that Kean had to be hospitalized again. He agrees with Kean and Hench that the marker for the room where Walter Reed died should be placed on the outside of the building and not on the inside.

Lawrence Reed has given his consent for the Hall of Fame to use whatever Reed material is in Hench's possession.

Redd informs Hench that he will be sending the trunks, containing the Carter correspondence, shortly.

Sal[k] thanks Hench for the copy of the address he delivered at the University of Virginia.

Dart understands that Hench is interested in loaning items from his Walter Reed materials for use in the Walter Reed Exhibit that will form a part of the Fourth International Congress of Tropical Diseases Exhibition. He is particularly interested in items relating directly to the yellow fever experiments.

Purdy discusses publishing possibilities in regards to Hench's planned book on yellow fever and Reed. He understands that other publishers are pursuing Hench's work, but believes his company could do a good job.

Lyons requests that Hench send photostats and photographs of specific items from the general list of data in his possession. The material will be used in the Hall of Fame program for the unveiling of the Walter Reed bust.

Lyons writes that Lawrence Reed has suggested that the Hall of Fame program include an image of Lemuel Reed's parsonage. She asks if Hench has a photo.

Hench thanks Law for providing the inserts of Cornwell's painting for the Hall of Fame celebration. He says the Mayo Foundation has 600 fellows - rather than the normal 350 fellows - due to men returning from the war, and thus fellowships are very competitive.

Hench writes to Carter, Jr., that he is delighted to hear Redd plans to send material from Carter's father.

Philip Hench discusses what day would be best for him to speak at the Albemarle County Historical Society meeting. He would like to work it in before his session at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine in Washington, but will accept any invitation with which Atcheson Hench is involved.

Hench informs Dart that he is willing to supply material for the Walter Reed exhibit at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine, in Washington, D.C. However, he is not willing to provide material to the Army Medical Museum as he is using the documents to write his book.

Hench thanks Keeling for informing him that the Old German House and the Athenaeum are the same. Hench briefly discusses his trip to Cuba.

[Law] offers to send Cornwell's painting, “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” to the Fourth International Congress on Tropical Medicine.

Law informs Hench that he has offered to loan the Cornwell painting for the Fourth International Congress on Tropical Medicine.

Hench informs Lyons that he will get photo