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 photostats or photographs of the items that Lyons has requested for the Hall of Fame program. He suggests she contact Kean or Siler to obtain better copies of Reed's birthplace. He also suggests that she write to the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and ask for their Reed photos. He is not certain he will be able to attend the ceremony.

Lyons clears up some confusion about which items she wanted Hench to send for the Hall of Fame program. Howard will be invited to the ceremony, and she hopes he can come. She regrets that Hench will be unable to attend.

Roley writes that he is delighted to send the original Cornwell painting for the Fourth International Congress on Tropical Medicine. He notes in a postscript that the painting should probably be sent to Dart, and so will send him a copy of this letter.

Hench thanks Wyllie for the clipping from the University of Virginia Alumni News, but is disturbed that Cooke's name did not appear in the abstract since he is an alumnus of the University of Virginia. Hench mentions his invitation to give his Walter Reed speech before the Albemarle County Historical Society.

Hench relates his attempts to locate an aerial photograph of Marianao. Hench thanks McFarland for the suggestion to write the American Geographic Society and asks McFarland if he thinks Hench should correspond with the Pan-American office, in New York.

Benjamin tells Hench that the New York Academy of Medicine has taken possession of the correspondence relating to Curie's visit to the United States.

Minor invites Hench to give his lecture on Walter Reed to the Albemarle County Historical Society.

Clemons will fulfill Hench's request to have items photographed and mailed to Lyons.

Hench writes that it is very kind of Roley and Law to offer Cornwell's painting “The Conquerors of Yellow Fever” for the Fourth International Congress on Tropical Medicine.

Hench thanks Law for allowing the exhibition of Cornwell's painting at the Fourth International Congress of Tropical Medicine.

Hench informs Lyons that it has taken him longer than he anticipated to organize his materials for the Hall of Fame ceremony.

Dart informs Hench which items from his collection they would like for the exhibit at the Fourth International Congress of Tropical Diseases. The central panel of the exhibit will be Cornwell's painting, “The Conquerors of Yellow Fever.” A search has been instituted in the Surgeon General's Library for translations of Finlay's papers.

Lyons informs Hench that the Metropolitan Life Co. will provide photographs of Reed's birthplace and the Walter Reed Hospital. She has ordered additional copies for him.

This is a plan for a proposed Cuban-American Memorial at the site of Camp Lazear. Specified are building locations and orientation to the surrounding area.

Hench discusses items he is sending for the Hall of Fame ceremony. Of importance are: Finlay's first paper, fever charts, the Congressional Medal awarded to Reed, remains of Building No. 1, and yellow fever volunteer contracts.

Hench sends a detailed list to Lyons of the photographs, correspondence, and documents that are to be used at the unveiling of the bust of Reed in New York City.

Berkeley, Curator of Manuscripts at Alderman Library, University of Virginia, encloses copies of the photostats of Reed items he has mailed to Bertha Lyons, at Hench's request, for the Hall of Fame ceremony.

Redd has sent Hench the Carter materials, but notes that they are not organized in any way.

Berkeley lists the photostats of Reed items he is sending to Lyons for use in the Hall of Fame program.

Lyons is surprised and pleased at the large number of photostats of Reed material that Hench has sent to the Hall of Fame. She discusses the use of the material and gives Hench directions to the Hall of Fame, where he will attend a ceremony.

Hench informs Chavez that he has received the photographs, which Chavez sent to him.

Hench informs MacDonald that he has returned from Cuba, where he acquired aerial photographs of Marianao from the Cuban Air Force.

This list of hotels was compiled from the 1900 Indianapolis City Directory to determine where Walter Reed might have stayed.

Rice sends Hodges the list of hotels Indianapolis in 1900 for his review and comments on Hench's research. Hodges handwritten reply is included at the end of this letter.

Hench expresses concern about the safety of material being shipped for an exhibit.

Hench expresses concern about security issues in setting up an exhibit.

Hench informs Minor that he will be pleased to give a talk on Walter Reed for the Albemarle County Historical Society. He discusses details related to arrangements and scheduling.

Lyons lists the copies of Walter Reed items that have been selected from among those sent by Hench to be used in the Hall of Fame.

Franck discusses secretarial work she has done for Hench in connection with interviews of Lawrence Reed, Kean, and Ireland.

Hench sends Lyons a photograph of Reed's grave for possible inclusion in the Hall of Fame exhibit, and discusses the courtesy lines to be used for individual items in the exhibit.

In connection with Hench's efforts to learn more about Reed's 1900 Indianapolis lecture, Rice sends Hench a list of hotels in the city at that date. He also encloses a letter from Rice to Fletcher Hodges, a friend and long-time Indianapolis resident, which includes Hodges' reply to Rice. Hodges has crossed out some of the hotels on the list.

Lyons thanks Hench for the photograph of Reed's grave and discusses courtesy lines and other details in reference to the copies of Reed items provided by Hench for the Hall of Fame exhibit.

Hench suggests several ways to write the courtesy line for items loaned by Emilie Lawrence Reed for the Hall of Fame program. He inquires about Lawrence Reed's time at Pinar del Rio.

Hench informs Bettmann that he has sent Lyons at the Hall of Fame some yellow fever photographs made from material Hench purchased from Bettmann.

Hench writes about returning Agramonte's papers to her and informing Kean, Truby and Lawrence Reed about important points which the papers clarify. He informs her about his success in lobbying the Cuban government for funds to preserve Building No. 1.

[Hench] discusses the funding approved, by the Minister of Public Works, for the Camp Lazear memorial. [Hench] describes his meetings, arranged by Carbonell, with the Cuban Vice-President and engineer Colete, and postulates that Colete and the Vice-President may have influenced the approval of the funds.

Hench has received the Carter material sent by Redd. He is disappointed to see no Reed or Lazear correspondence. Hench inquires if it would be possible for Redd to also send the Carter photographs, as he especially wants to find a photograph of Carter in Cuba.

Hench thanks Chavez for the photographs and requests permission to use them in slides and in his book, crediting them to Chavez.

Brill requests a photograph of Reed to be included with the publication of Hench's lecture in the Alpha Omega Alpha magazine.

Redd informs Hench that he may keep the Carter materials as long as he wishes, and that Redd will look over the Carter photographs and send appropriate ones. Redd knows of only two Walter Reed letters in the materials.

Williams has a copy of “Selected Papers of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay” that belonged to Carter, and which contains marginal notes by him. One note pertains to mosquitoes acquired from Finlay by Lazear. Williams offers to lend the book to Hench before returning it to Carter's son.

Hench assures Lyons that he meant to put no pressure on her to include Reed's Congressional Medal in the Hall of Fame exhibit.

Hench explains his discovery of the remains of Camp Lazear and his desire to honor Finlay and the American yellow fever commission by memorializing the site. He describes his plans for developing the site into a museum, park, and health clinic. Hench expresses appreciation for the Cuban appropriation of funds for the project, and offers $1000 for the immediate preservation of Building No. 1.

Lawrence Reed makes a suggestion for the form of the courtesy line for items loaned by his mother for the Hall of Fame program. He informs Hench that he was not stationed at Pinar del Rio.

Hench discusses details concerning the upcoming publication of his Reed lecture for Alpha Omega Alpha in the society's magazine, the "Pharos."

Trout informs Hench that an account of Cooke's yellow fever experiences might be published.

Dart informs Hench that a Reed exhibit will be prepared for the International Congress of Tropical Diseases using items from the Army Medical Library and Museum. Hench may then add items of his own when he arrives in Washington. Dart has been unable to find an English translation of Carlos J. Finlay's works.

Hench thanks Phillips for helping him to acquire copies of aerial photographs, and requests the name and address of the man who took the original photographs.

Lyons discusses the Reed exhibit being prepared for the Hall of Fame.

Hench returns Benitoa's photographs. He informs Benitoa of Moran's status as a yellow fever volunteer.

Hench requests aerial photographs of Havana and Quemados, Cuba. He encloses a check and reprints of some of his articles on Reed and yellow fever.

Hench asks for aerial photographs of Havana and Quemados, Cuba.

Rodriguez Leon congratulates Hench on his campaign to preserve Building No. 1. She mentions that Finlay supporters were disturbed by Truman's speech.

Hench discusses the upcoming Hall of Fame event.

Brill discusses details concerning the publication of Hench's Alpha Omega Alpha lecture by the society.

Hench requests enlargements of the aerial photographs which Chavez obtained. He would also like to borrow the negatives.

Lyons requests information on Camp Lazear Building No. 1 for the Hall of Fame exhibit on Reed.

Hench sends McCoy a memorandum on his recent trip to Cuba. Hench inquires if McCoy could arrange for Hench to use Wood's diary in the Library of Congress, and seeks further information from him concerning McCoy's opinions that Wood was the primary supporter of Reed's work in Cuba.

Hench sends a photograph of the remains of Camp Lazear Building No. 1, to be included in the publication of Hench's Alpha Omega Alpha lecture by the society.

Hench informs Dart that he will bring Reed materials for exhibit at the International Congress of Tropical Medicine. He appreciates the ongoing search for an English translation of Carlos J. Finlay's work.

Hench provides Lyons with information on Camp Lazear Building No. 1, to be used in a Hall of Fame exhibit on Reed.

Lyons sends Hench the captions for the copies of Reed items to be exhibited at the Hall of Fame. She asks that he proofread them so that the program can be prepared.

Hench asks Clemons to have Hench's Reed material ready for him to pick up from Alderman Library. Clemons may copy any of the material for his records.

Hench discusses further plans for the preservation of Camp Lazear. He inquires if it would be possible for Nogueira to bring Finlay's diaries to America with him so that he can microfilm them.

Dart sends Hench a copy of the exhibit folder and tentative program of the International Congress of Tropical Medicine.

Hench replies to Lyons' letter and suggests editorial changes. He will arrive in New York on May 20th for the Hall of Fame event.

Hench hopes that Blossom Reed will attend his talk honoring Walter Reed at the International Congress of Tropical Medicine.

Hench outlines his plans for the memorialization of Camp Lazear. He hopes the Ignacio Rojas daybook will be deposited in the Camp Lazear museum, if it is built.

Hench discusses efforts to discover the date and circumstances of the Americans' visit to Finlay to acquire mosquitoes for research use. To this end, he requests permission to borrow Carter's book of Finlay's collected works that contains a marginal note on this subject.

Sawyer tells Hench that he is writing to Strode in an attempt to trace a missing book belonging to Rodriguez Leon. He sends Hench a copy of this letter. Sawyer remembers receiving another reprint from Agramonte, but does not remember this missing book. He promises to make every effort to either find or replace the publication.

Sawyer writes Strode in an attempt to trace a missing books belonging to Agramonte Rodriquez Leon.

McCoy thanks Hench for detailing his latest trip to Cuba. He informs Hench that Wood's daughter will not allow him to study her father's papers until she has had time to arrange them. He confirms the account of the Sternberg-Wood incidents as described in Hagedorn's biography of Leonard Wood.

Hench discusses Cuban attitudes toward the “Reed versus Finlay” debate, and describes his reaction to a threatened protest by the Cuban delegation. Hench was careful to include Finlay items in his exhibit and slide show, and to praise Finlay in his lecture.

Valderrama y Pena promises to copy items related to Cuban and American yellow fever experiments for Hench. He asserts that in June of 1900 nobody except Finlay and his assistant Delgado believed that mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever.

Lyons informs Hench that she has tried to recognize Finlay as fully as possible in the Hall of Fame event, but insists that the event honors Reed, not Finlay.

Hanberry sends Hench some news clippings concerning his participation in the yellow fever experiments.

Kean relates the incident in which Carroll broke quarantine and ruined the validity of the experiment. Reed told Kean that he was quite irritated with Carroll's actions.

Lyons is glad that Hench enjoyed attending the Hall of Fame Reed ceremony. She will return his material and send him a photograph showing Lawrence and Blossom Reed unveiling Walter Reed's bust.

Lyons returns material on loan from Hench for the Hall of Fame ceremony. She also sends copies of other material which might prove useful for Hench's book.

Standley informs Hench that there were no additional photographs taken during the International Tropical Medicine Congress. He compliments Hench for his address on Reed.

Christian discusses his personal relationships with a number of the yellow fever investigators. He notes that it was not highly unusual for a student to complete the University of Virginia medical course in one year, as Reed did.

Hench appreciates Keefer's compliments on his article. He informs Keefer that the Cuban government has set aside funds to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Jennings is responding to a request by Hench for aerial photographs of Cuba. Hench's letter has been forwarded to the U.S. Army General Staff because of policy regarding foreign areas.

Hench sends Christian a copy of the Hall of Fame program and informs him that the Cuban government has set aside funds to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Lyons sends Hench a copy of the photograph of Lawrence and Blossom Reed unveiling the Walter Reed bust.

Colete informs Hench that he and others visited various Cuban government offices, and that they believe the work to preserve Camp Lazear will begin soon. The government will not accept Hench's offer of $1000 for immediate preservation efforts on Building No. 1.

Cardenas informs Hench that he and others visited the public works department, and that they believe the work to preserve Camp Lazear will begin soon. It will not be necessary to accept Hench's offer of $1000 for immediate preservation efforts on Building No. 1.

Hench has edited the manuscript and selected photographs for the publication of his Washington, D.C. lecture.

Hench offers his yellow fever materials for use in a proposed museum.

Hench discusses efforts to preserve Camp Lazear.

Hench explains why he has not had time to write the yellow fever story. He hints about a possible breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Bettmann Archive requests that Hench return original documents related to yellow fever.

McFarland has been unable to obtain the aerial photograph that Hench requested, but will ask Pan American Airways to take one for him.

Hench suggests that Bettmann have an assistant look over old magazines for yellow fever illustrations, for Hench has found many valuable ones in these sources.

Hench is sending Hanberry some photographs and returning Hanberry's news clippings.

Hench describes the photographs that were taken at the Reed memorial event at the International Congress on Tropical Medicine. He notes that Lawrence Reed and Truby were misidentified in one photo.

Truby thinks that it is crucial for Hench to get access to the Wood diary and the Lazear notebook, but encourages Hench to write his book even if he cannot see these items immediately. He also understands that Hench should not let the yellow fever project get in the way of his medical research.

Jennings informs Hench that the Cuban defense ministry has granted approval of the sale of aerial photographs of Cuba to Hench.

Truby discusses photographs of Cuba. He includes one of his own drawings of the 8th Infantry Camp at La Punta.

The Walter Reed Memorial Association Board expresses regret to [Laura Armistead Carter] Stitt upon the death of her husband, Board member E.R. Stitt. The Board reviews the plan to place a plaque in the building where Reed died and sets a tentative date for Hench and Truby to install the plaque. Board members agree to raise monthly support of Mrs. Reed by $50.00.

Kean extends sympathy to [Laura Armistead Carter] Stitt on behalf of the Board of Managers of the Walter Reed Memorial Association on the occasion of the death of her husband.

Kean identifies people in a photograph of Lee's staff, from 1899. He cannot find some of his own papers and photographs that would help him with the identification.

Kean has attempted to identify the persons in the photographs from Truby, some of whom he describes. Kean discusses his large accumulation of personal papers and books, which will be deposited at the University of Virginia after his death. Kean describes his recent illness and its effects. He lists new members of the Walter Reed Memorial Association, and expresses his apprehension that Hench might not finish his yellow fever magnum opus.

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

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

Hench comments on Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension increase.

Truby congratulates Hench for his work in “that most terrible of all crippling diseases,” and asks him to help block the effort of Senator Lucas to have Gustaf E. Lambert admitted to the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor. He also states that Jernegan was the bravest volunteer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hench explains to Kean and Truby that he has been so occupied with cortisone research that he has had no time for his Reed project. He has accepted the position of chairman of a research committee on rheumatic diseases.

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

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

Tate informs [Hench] that he was the medical records clerk at Columbia Barracks during the yellow fever experiments. He claims that Ames was the real hero and yet became the forgotten man because he was simply a contract doctor.

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

Tate identifies himself to Truby and asks if it would be possible for Truby to send him a signed copy of his book about the yellow fever experiments.

Tate writes that he was under Truby's command in Cuba and has read all the books about the yellow fever experiments. He maintains that Truby's is the only real, factual account and requests a copy of the book.

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

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

Hench appreciates the letters from Sternberg and Finlay. He hopes to see the Wood papers the next time he is in Washington, D.C.

Tate, having learned of Hench's work with arthritis, requests Hench's help with his own arthritic condition. He begs forgiveness for his doubts of Hench's ability to write the story of the yellow fever experiments.

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

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

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

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

Kean informs Hench that Laura Wood was at the Library of Congress looking through her father's papers and was surprised to learn that there were no diaries for 1900 and 1901. Kean has told her that Hench is trying to determine whether her father or Gorgas initiated the war against the mosquitoes.

Truby commends Hench on his work with cortisone in treating rheumatic fever, and encloses two communications he has received from men who were at Columbia Barracks during the yellow fever experiments.

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

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

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

Tate believes that neither Lambert nor Ames belongs on the Yellow Fever Honor Roll. However, Tate believes that Lambert was courageous and Ames was a good doctor.

Kean corrects a case of mistaken identity in a photograph Hench had sent to him, and provides details about his assignments in Cuba.

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

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

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

This outline lists chapter titles and provides rough descriptions of their content.

Kean comments on a book by Powell that cites Reed's work and that of other physicians.

Truby provides Tate with information about Captain Alexander N. Stark.

This resolution establishes a Walter Reed Commemoration Commission.

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

Lambert promotes the work that Ames did in caring for yellow fever patients during the experiments. He thinks Ames did not get the recognition due him. He also points out that he, Lambert, was the only one who volunteered to care for patients.

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

Tate provides an autobiographical sketch and ponders why yellow fever seemed to spread to other parts of America from South America, but not from Africa to northern Africa or southern Europe.

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

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

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

Soper suggests wording for the proposed Reed plaque.

Truby explains to Lambert the conditions for being placed on the Roll of Honor. Truby says that Ames does not meet these conditions, although he did take good care of the yellow fever volunteers.

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

Truby sends Hench a letter from Lambert, and Truby's reply to Lambert. He says that Lambert is evidently beginning another drive to get on the Roll of Honor.

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

Kean refers Hench to some letters from Sternberg to Reed and to Chaille, and comments on developments resulting from the yellow fever experiments.

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

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

Hench believes that Lambert wants Ames to be honored because it might help Lambert's own campaign to have his name included as well.

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

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

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

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

Hench discusses his upcoming travel plans.

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

Kean comments on Lambert and Ames. He believes they should not be included in the Roll of Honor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hench informs Kellogg of Emilie Lawrence Reed's death.

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

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

Hench informs the Trubys that Emilie L. Reed died.

Hench has notified Truman's physician, the Lazears' children, Moran, and Kellogg, about Emilie L. Reed's death. It is impossible for him to attend her funeral.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rodriguez Leon would like her father's papers returned to her because she has promised them for a permanent exhibit. She believes that the data shows her father, Agramonte, was in Havana at the time of Lazear's death.

Rodriguez Leon lists papers that belonged to her father, Aristides Agramonte, that are on loan to Hench. She would like Hench to return them.

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

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

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

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

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

Hench discusses conflicting evidence concerning Agramonte's presence in Cuba at the time of Lazear's death, and offers his own opinion.

Hench describes the difficulties he has encountered in memorializing Camp Lazear. He discusses where he believes his collection should eventually be stored, citing the Mayo Foundation, the University of Virginia's Alderman Library, and the National Archives. He does not want the items to be in Cuba.

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

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

Rodriguez Leon has learned from her husband that he was able to retrieve her father's documents from the post office.

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

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

Robert Kean writes that his father, Jefferson Randolph Kean, is a patient at Walter Reed Hospital.

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

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

Siler informs Hench that Kean has died.

Philip and Mary Hench send their condolences to Cornelia Kean, the widow of Jefferson Randolph Kean. Philip praises Kean's qualities as a physician, a soldier, and a Christian.

Hench writes about how much Jefferson Randolph Kean meant to him and how he combined dignity, scholarship, and integrity.

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

Hench writes to Truby that he was distressed to learn about the death of Kean. He praises Kean and his work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ames comments on the recent deaths of Emilie Lawrence Reed and Kean. She thinks it would be better to exhibit the yellow fever materials at the Mayo Clinic rather than in Charlottesville.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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