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

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

Kellogg responds to Kean's suggestions concerning the painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.” [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kellogg responds to Kean's suggestions regarding the ultimate disposition of the painting “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.” [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kellogg speaks of correspondence with Hench and is making arrangements for the design of the Gorgas Medal. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kellogg acknowledges receipt of Kean's letter and writes about a common acquaintance. He includes another letter he wrote to the Keans in the morning. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kellogg tells Kean of a visit with Hench in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and relates news of family and acquaintances. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean, Stitt, and Russell will be awarded the Gorgas Medal for their medical service in the U.S. military. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

On behalf of the medical faculty at the University of Virginia, Jordan congratulates Kean on receiving the Gorgas Medal. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

On behalf of the University of Virginia, Newcomb congratulates Kean on receiving the Gorgas Medal. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Nogueira's greeting card offers Christmas and New Year's wishes. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Peabody requests Kean's assistance in editing the copy of his account of the campaign to get the Yellow Fever Bill passed into law. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Love thanks Kean for his suggestions on his review about Truby's book. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Love is grateful that the military did not reject him because of his defective vision. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Publishers want Kellogg to revise his book on the history of Ireland for a second printing. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Albertini takes issue with Reed's statement that the Board of Havana experts considered Finlay's theory wild. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Leon sends a holiday card. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Romero sends a holiday card. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]