Reed reminisces about her father and includes letters written by her father to her mother. [Hench] notes inconsistencies with her transcriptions and the originals in the margins.

Reed plans to enter the U.S. Army Medical Corps, and gives his rationale. He describes his experiences in the city. He explains his later plans for marriage and his philosophy of life.

Reed informs Lawrence that he is studying for the Medical Corps exam. He describes the exam, and offers his opinion of social engagements.

Reed is exhausted from work. He plans a trip home. His step-mother is curious about his relationship with Emilie Lawrence. He critiques contemporary novels.

Reed seeks permission to call on Emilie Lawrence.

Reed offers many compliments to Emilie Lawrence. He claims in verse that he is not a poet and assures her his feelings for her are genuine.

Reed is worried that he may be writing Emilie Lawrence too frequently. He is sick but will persevere to take his medical exam.

In these two cards, Reed requests permission to call on Lawrence.

Reed inquires if [Emilie Lawrence] is attached, and asks if he may visit her.

Reed expresses his love for his dispersed family, and notes that it has been one year since he met her. Reed will delay taking his medical exam.

Reed lovingly writes to Emilie Lawrence that he will not forget her.

Reed writes that he misses her. Reed's step-mother is in Norfolk and may visit Murfeesboro - Emilie Lawrence's hometown. He has received his commission from Army Medical Corps.

Reed professes his love to Emilie Lawrence, and looks forward to seeing her again.

Reed discusses his future life in the Army and asks Emilie Lawrence to marry him.

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of the sincerity of his feelings. She has not yet given an answer to his marriage proposal.

Reed seeks permission to call on Emilie Lawrence.

Reed writes that he made a medical call on Emilie Lawrence's relative, Mrs. Vaughan, on his way home to New York. He had been in North Carolina visiting Emilie Lawrence.

Reed writes that he has been delayed in Boykins on his way back to New York.

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.

Reed and Emilie Lawrence are engaged. They anticipate separation for his military assignment.

Reed delights in Emilie Lawrence's love and prays for worthiness.

Reed informs Emilie Lawrence, his fiance, that the question of military leave is at the discretion of the Surgeon General.

Reed has not heard from Emilie Lawrence. He expresses affection for her relative Mrs. Vaughan.

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. News spreads of their engagement.

Reed has his uniform tailored for a photograph to give to Emilie Lawrence. He makes plans to visit her.

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He admires her forgiving spirit, and writes her poetry. He writes to her mother to confirm their engagement, and reports that the photograph he had made of himself in uniform will be ready soon.

Reed writes that he misses her.

Reed writes Emilie Lawrence that he is lonely without her.

Reed describes to Emilie Lawrence his trip to New York City on a steamer from Portsmouth, Virginia. He relates a story containing a lesson of married life.

Reed describes to Emilie Lawrence the difficulties he undergoes to reach his army post at Willets Point, New York harbor.

Reed gives Emilie Lawrence a description of the U.S. Army base at Willets Point, New York harbor. He describes his duties there as a medical officer.

Reed informs Emilie Lawrence that he has light military duties and an easy command as a medical officer at Willets Point U.S. Army base. He misses her.

Reed, in verse, declares his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He describes a visit to New York City to buy her wedding ring.

Reed responds to Emilie Lawrence's teasing. He alludes to their wedding planned for the fall of 1876. He is beginning study of French and German.

Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He learns she is unhappy, but does not know why.

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He offers a prayer to his deceased natural mother. He also discusses various topics, including medical treatments, a Catholic service, French lessons, and reading.

Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion. He admits that she has great influence over him.

Reed sends an engagement ring to Emilie Lawrence by express mail.

Reed remains devoted to Emilie Lawrence. He comments on a caricature she has drawn, which includes mosquitos.

Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes errands in New York City and his responsibilities at Willet's Point Army Base.

Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about writing. He reiterates his devotion to her, and makes plans to visit her.

Reed pledges to abstain from irony in his future correspondence with Emilie Lawrence.

Reed describes his military responsibilities. He assures Emilie Lawrence that she is above all others in his heart.

Reed writes to Emilie Lawrence concerning irony. He notes that there was a delay in receiving her letter.

Reed's visit to Emilie Lawrence is set, but he teases her first.

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence after visiting her. He writes lines of poetry and offers a critique of an Episcopalian minister.

Reed expresses his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expects a permanent military assignment in the spring.

Reed takes a carriage ride to see the fall colors.

Reed makes a visit to a doctor's family. An army general gives him word on his future assignment.

Emilie Lawrence visits Norfolk and Reed teases her.

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He describes his responsibilities and notes that General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers, arrives at the base for a dinner.

Reed relates to Emilie Lawrence details of his brother's visit.

Reed describes a dinner given for General Humphreys, Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers. He also describes city sights seen with his brother. He gives a defense of army life and teases her.

Reed describes athletic events and a tournament. He comments on jealousy.

Reed makes a statement on irony in the letters he and Emilie Lawrence send each other.

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of his devotion, and he apologizes for the ironic tone which offended her.

Reed learns that Emilie Lawrence is nursing her nephew who has typhoid fever. He expresses concern for her health, and apologizes for his sad letter earlier today.

Reed writes that he has not heard from her, and he feels dejected. He attends a reception with a heavy heart.

Reed expresses his anxiety for Emilie Lawrence's health. He reiterates his devotion to her.

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence. He expresses his hope for the future.

Reed learns of the death of Emilie Lawrence's nephew. He meditates on Christian duty and on life's purpose for him.

Reed visits New York City, where he buys Emilie Lawrence a book. He is concerned for her health.

Reed reaffirms his feelings for Emilie Lawrence. He describes the physician's lot, and inquires about the new Murfreesboro newspaper and their friends Miss Peace and Mr. Sharpe.

Reed relates that he is compiling statistics and writing a report for 1875.

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about a rumor of her impending marriage. He plans a visit to see her.

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence about not writing and about attentions from Professor Sharpe. He discusses small pox cases among children on the post.

Reed has received no letter from her, but offers a meditation on patience.

Reed must postpone his visit to see her.

Reed writes of visitors to the Willet's Point base and his treatment of the sick.

Reed describes sleigh rides he has taken with the ladies of the army base at Willet's Point. He teases Emilie Lawrence.

Reed reiterates his devotion to Emilie Lawrence.

Reed arranges a visit to Norfolk and Murfreesboro. He describes social events at the army base at Willet's Point.

Reed writes Emilie Lawrence to expect his impending arrival

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He is thankful for the time spent with her.

Reed visits a sick friend in Brooklyn. He was impressed with Baltimore on his trip home.

Reed describes the visit of dignitaries - including General William T. Sherman - to the post at Willet's Point.

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence that his finger was injured by her. He describes cases of measles at the base.

Reed has not heard from Emilie Lawrence. He tells her he misses her, and reports on cases of measles at the base.

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He resolves to be a better Christian.

Reed teases Emilie Lawrence.

Reed remarks on the ingratitude of patients. He informs Emilie Lawrence that he will be in a play.

Reed studies Emilie Lawrence's French grammar. He assures her of his devotion. He visits Central Park, New York City.

The Army post expects a visit from Gen. William T. Sherman and the Secretary of War. Reed anticipates his upcoming marriage to Emilie Lawrence.

Reed awaits his new orders. His replacement has arrived.

Reed is ordered to San Francisco. He will visit Emilie Lawrence with a “startling request.”

Reed describes a Native American at the fort, as well as his house and garden. Life on the base is dull, so he anticipates a new home with his wife and son.

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

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

Mabel Lazear thanks Sweitzer for a check. She writes about the children, but has not yet begun to receive her pension.

This copy of Kelly's Reed biography is a 1906 first edition published by McClure, Phillips & Co. of New York. It was owned by Philip Hench, and contains autograph notes by him and others, mostly commenting on information believed to be in error. In addition to presenting a detailed biography of Reed, Kelly discusses at length the history of yellow fever, research on the disease, and the work of the Reed Yellow Fever Commission and its members. The book features several photographs of Reed, other members of the commission, and Cuban experimental sites.

This review, by an unnamed critic, concentrates on the claims surrounding Gorgas' yellow fever work.

The Secretary of War recommends denying the claim of A.S. Pinto, as presented in Senate Bill No. 206.

In this speech, to the Rotary Club of Havana, [Hench] mentions his marriage, his admiration of those involved in the yellow fever experiments, and some of the people he has met through his yellow fever research.

Hench discusses the rediscovery of Camp Lazear and his desire to erect a Cuban-American Memorial in honor of both Finlay and Reed on the site. He requests permission to personally pay for the construction of a suitable cover to protect Building No. 1.