[Carter] outlines anti-malarial measures for farmhouses and plantations.

Carter asserts that Reed laid the foundation for work on yellow fever.

These regulations describe the inspection, quarantine, and disinfection procedures to be implemented at ports to prevent the introduction of yellow fever into the United States. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Laura Armistead Carter mentions articles about malaria written by Henry Rose Carter that were translated into Spanish and Portuguese.

Sawyer sends Carter a telegram granting her sick leave.

In this pamphlet published for the American Museum of Natural History, Peabody discusses the history of yellow fever, the yellow fever experiments in Cuba, and the later history of the yellow fever heroes of 1900. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter writes about when anti-breeding methods can be safely stopped.

This manuscript details stories of the young Henry Rose Carter including his mathematic ability, his reaction to the Civil War, and his education.

Carter writes about the Public Health Service, his children, and his health.

Quarantine Precautions Against Yellow Fever

Incidents of the Scourge at the South

The Yellow Fever Visitation. Terrible Scenes in New Orleans and Memphis.

This table charts deaths from smallpox and yellow fever in Havana, from 1870-1879.

Camp Father Mathew, in Memphis, Tenn., During the Yellow Fever Epidemic

Yellow Fever in Memphis

Memphis Under Quarantine Rule

This report gives the sanitary conditions of the officers' quarters, yard, barracks, guardhouse, post hospital, and water at Fort Robinson. It also reports on rations and clothing.

Carter provides camp and family news.

Carter describes his work and comments on the quarantine. He also provides family news.

Carter writes about his new post, as well as his family.

Carter writes that his life has been unsettled for the part ten years and a struggle for the past four or five. He discusses his work of caring for patients in hospitals and aboard vessels.

Carter comments on the quarantine service and his wife's health.

Carter discusses the quarantine and his plans for the winter.

Carter writes that he has returned home, but has contracted malaria.

Carter writes about the health of his wife, as well as his own health.

Carter discusses family and work news.

Carter provides family news and discusses his land in Florida.

Carter expresses his fear that yellow fever will be a problem in the Yucatan during the upcoming season.

Carter discusses quarantine procedures.

Sternberg discusses his theory of yellow fever and the necessary preventative measures to combat the spread of yellow fever.

Carter describes a hurricane and notes the resulting damage it caused. His quarantine work is slackening and he thinks there will be no additional cases of yellow fever. He writes that he would rather be farming, but that he realizes he must stay with his current vocation.

Carter discusses his family and his orange grove in Florida.

This circular letter gives disinfection instructions to be instigated after a yellow fever epidemic. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wyman introduces R. D. Murray's paper on yellow fever.

Patton, on behalf of the Louisiana State Board of Health, thanks the U.S. Marine Hospital Service for their assistance in stamping out yellow fever at Camp Fontaine Bleau and McHenry.

These special orders include a section appointing Reed, Vaughan, and Shakespeare to a board for the purpose of investigating the cause of the prevalence of typhoid fever in U.S. military camps. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

On behalf of the city of New Orleans, Souchon thanks Carter for his assistance.

Reed suggests several methods to determine whether patients have typhoid or malarial remittent fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

In addition to the topics mentioned in the title, this report by Davis, the Chief Sanitary Officer in Havana, Cuba, includes a sanitary report and the number of cases of infectious diseases. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wyman places Carter in charge of all quarantine matters in Cuba, except for the province of Santiago.

Carter discusses quarantine and maritime sanitation in Cuba. Carter has already had yellow fever, so he does not fear infection.

Vaughan and Reed submit a report about their examination of three crematories at Washington Barracks. They ascertain that none of the models submitted by inventors meet all the conditions required by the Army. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Sternberg recommends that Reed go to Havana, Cuba, to make a sanitary inspection of the camps, barracks, and hospitals near Puerto Principe, with particular attention to the prevalence of typhoid fever.

Sternberg directs Reed to inspect the camps, barracks, and hospitals occupied by U.S. troops in the vicinity of Puerto Principe, Cuba, and to make any necessary recommendations for improvement. He is to report on the prevalence of typhoid or other infectious diseases.

Finlay discusses the theory that mosquitoes can transmit malaria and yellow fever. To bolster his case he describes Koch's work with the tick that transmits Texas Fever. He writes about the effect of temperature on mosquitoes, and suggests that measures be taken to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent their entry into houses.

Wyman issues new orders to Carter, making him the quarantine officer at the port of Havana.

Kean considers sending his family back to the United States because of the risk of yellow fever.

Carter discusses his public health work in Cuba. He comments on the American presence in Cuba.

Kean discusses the mystery of yellow fever, its effects and spread. He comments the state of sanitary conditions at the newly built Camp Columbia.

Wood provides news of a yellow fever epidemic among American troops.

In a Yellow-fever Camp: How the Pestilence Made Its Presence Known in Siboney---The American Hospital Tents in the Mountains--A Brave Physician and His Scanty Equipment

LePrince reports on the effectiveness of the malaria control in railroad cars. LePrince also comments on the anti-malaria work in Georgia and Tennessee.

LePrince writes to Carter about the ongoing anti-malaria work and a conference they attended. [enclosed: a note on the use of wave action to control mosquitoes]

Connor describes the progress against yellow fever in Mexico. He would like to have Carter's yellow fever articles translated into Spanish.

Carter informs the Board that yellow fever has broken out in Peru and the Peruvian government is seeking help. Carter offers to stay, but will be unable to do field work.

Barber excerpts selections of recollections by Henry Rose Carter of malaria in Virginia and around Cairo, Illinois. He would like to use these selections in a publication.

Howard reflects on his lifetime of work with mosquitoes. He includes a transcript of a January 13, 1901 letter from Walter Reed describing the success of Reed's experiments. A transcript of a February 20, 1902 letter from Ronald Ross discusses Ross' work in Africa.

This draft of Wood's biography of Walter Reed was written for young readers and was eventually published by Julian Messner, Inc.

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.

Kosslow writes a succinct but vivid account of Walter Reed's life, dealing with his work on typhoid and yellow fever.

LePrince discusses field work in Texas to control the outbreak of yellow fever.

[Carter?] details ways to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes.

[Carter?] discusses the history of malaria in England.

The unknown author describes the settlement for lepers that Carter established in Panama.

[Carter] advises the chairman of the National Malaria Committee to reconsider abolishing a subcommittee that helps promote education in the fight against malaria.

[Carter] discusses the prevention of yellow fever, including past experiments involving control of the human host vs. control of mosquitoes.

The writer details Carter's career, ending with his mitigated retirement.

Griffitts reports on the breeding of Anopheles in salt water, mainly in Virginia.

Carter writes about his surroundings.

[Hanson] suggests details for Dunn's investigation of mosquitoes.

Carter reports on yellow fever in Venezuela and Colombia.

Watson discusses the possibility and ramifications of yellow fever spreading into Asia and the Indian sub-continent.

[Lambert] answers twenty-one questions dealing with the yellow fever experiments at Camp Lazear. He describes how he assisted with the care of the patients, the work of female nurses, his involvement with the sanitary work, and an incident in which he broke quarantine to get Ames' help with his patient, Andrus.

[Carter?] proposes census questions that would assist anti-malarial work.

Detailed report on the history of yellow fever by H.R. Carter which includes areas such as geographical distribution, etiology, conveyance, pathology, clinical history, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prophylaxis.

[Carter] proposes that the International Health Commission carry out an experiment involving the control of malarial mosquitoes. He includes a detailed procedure for such an experiment.

This biography focuses on the reasons why Ames should be included with the Yellow Fever Board and the volunteer soldiers in the Roll of Honor.

Carter and LePrince describe a planned pond and the mosquito control measures that should be undertaken in constructing and maintaining it.

[Frost's?] notes describe Carter's study of yellow fever incubation periods prior to Reed's experiments.

Darling writes that he has not found abnormalities in blood of yellow fever cases. He had hoped to join the yellow fever work, but has been advised to stay with Department of Hygiene, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

This document gives a brief account of Carter's education, work, and achievements.

This is a series of partial manuscripts detailing the yellow fever experiments. Topics include the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor, Moran's role in the experiments, the controversy concerning Reed's and Finlay's contributions to the conquest of yellow fever, and Moran's experiences at the University of Virginia.

Mosquito Control Ends Fatal Plague of Yellow Fever

The Virginia Board of Health will have control over all impounded waters in matters affecting public health.

Hanson estimates funding needed from the International Health Board for the Peruvian yellow fever campaign, with the employees and salaries for the different locations listed.

This bill is meant to regulate the impounding of water.

This Florida ordinance forbids untreated water collection, specifies treatments for collected water, and permits inspection and charges for violations.

Peake's story on the work of Henry Rose Carter and William Gorgas in ridding Panama of yellow fever includes excerpts from Laura Armistead's Panama diary.

The writer believes Cuba should not be quarantined until yellow fever appears again.

These excerpts detail orders for Reed to give talks at various health conferences. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carter discusses ways to modify a pond in order to minimize mosquito infestation.

This form letter from DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

This form letter from DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

DeWitt solicits contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

This bibliography lists the articles on yellow fever and malaria written by Carter.

This is Moran's account of his experience with the Yellow Fever Commission as a human test subject.

Carter reports on the breeding habits of the Anopheles mosquito.

[Carter] discusses the infective properties of yellow fever and the influence of his work on Reed and Lazear.

Carter describes the effect of impounded water level variation on the control of Anopheles breeding, reviewing work done by himself and others in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama.

This is an unsigned manuscript on impounded waters, which details public health regulations, worker conditions, and the bodies of water themselves.

Hanson writes about the reason for coming to Peru, the conditions found on his arrival, and the difficulties encountered. He discusses the various diseases identified and the causes of the general sanitary problems. Hanson presents remedies for the present conditions and discusses the possibility of the public and the Peruvian government accepting foreign aide.

[Carter] reports on the prevalence of mosquitos along the Yadkin River.

Carter discusses the sanitary issues surrounding yellow fever.

This account details a list of expenses incurred for stenography, typing, office supplies, and taxi fares to the Library of Congress.

CThe chronology begins in 1898 with the Spanish-American War and ends in March 1901.

The author analyzes the death rates of Cubans from malaria and yellow fever.

[Carter] writes about his travel plans and work.

Woldert suggests allowing tobacco to macerate in kerosene oil as a means to kill mosquito larvae quicker and in a more dilute solution than plain oil. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Bonzi informs Carter that a vaccine is being shipped by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Lazear describes the camp location and commanders. He offers his opinion of Cubans and reports that Mabel Lazear will leave for the United States before the fever season quarantine begins.

Selected pages of the report give statistics regarding deaths in Havana. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Louise Kean mentions a mutiny on the Sedgewick and a reception for Senators at the governor's palace. Either Jefferson Randolph Kean or Gorgas will be named Chief Surgeon of the Department.

Reed reports about his investigation of electrozone in Havana, Cuba. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Louise Kean writes about quarantine and sanitation rules for yellow fever in Cuba, Jefferson Randolph Kean's work in Havana, and her plans to leave Cuba.

Carter describes his life in Cuba. He discusses the Cuban-American political situation.

Telegrams to the War Department report individual deaths, including those from yellow fever, from June 10 to June 20, 1900. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Telegrams to the War Department report deaths from June 1 to June 10, 1900, some by yellow fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Telegrams to the War Department report deaths caused by yellow fever from May 8 to May 30, 1900. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Stark reports cases of yellow fever.

Kean provides reasons for infection of yellow fever at Columbia Barracks and possible ways to prevent spread of disease. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The writer gives a yellow fever case history, among others now lost.

Orders with endorsements request disinfectants for Columbia Barracks. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Louise Kean writes about daily life in Cuba and cases of yellow fever in Havana and on the Post.

Stark gives a detailed report on the outbreak of yellow fever in Quemados, Cuba and Columbia Barracks, Cuba. Stark claims that Mrs. Henry S. King is the first case of yellow fever. A Medical Board with Ames, Lazear, and three Cubans is created to investigate the outbreak. Stark highly commends the doctors and staff at Post Hospital. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Havard details the outbreak of yellow fever in Quemados, Cuba in May 1900. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

General Lee on Fever

An Emphatic Protest

Quemados Situation

Special Orders #97 orders Agramonte to Santa Clara, Cuba on sanitary duty. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed writes his efficiency report for the period, June 30, 1899 to June 30, 1900. Both Sternberg and Baldwin officially endorse Reed's report. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed reassures Emilie Lawrence Reed about yellow fever, claiming there is no danger. He writes about work done at Keewaydin and explains how he is organizing his laboratory.

Carter writes that he has been summoned to Washington because his work in Havana may be finished.

Echeverria reports of medical activity in Marianao di Quemados for the week ending July 14th, 1900. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Havard reports on Electrozone Plant in Havana, Cuba. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Special Orders #65 establishes various boards to investigate damages due to the outbreak of yellow fever . [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed is astonished that yellow fever remains unrecognized at Pinar del Rio. He recommends measures taken to avoid an epidemic, and the use of human experimentation to study the disease.

Black responds to Reed's report on the Electrozone Plant in Havana, Cuba and wants to correct errors. He includes two reports by G. C. Rowe entitled “Review of the Most Salient Points of Dr. Reed's Report” and “Electrozone Plant.” [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed's baggage has to be disinfected for “Yellow Jack” before he leaves for the States. He believes this to be an absurd formality. Reed wants to install a shower at the renovated Keewaydin house.

Gorgas details the yearly deaths caused by yellow fever in the month of July, and states that the sanitary conditions for July 1900 are better than any time in the past ten years. His report includes two charts of deaths in Havana: “Deaths by Months for the Years 1890 to 1900” and “Arrivals and Departures of Passengers at Havana.”

Wood reports on that there are more yellow fever cases in Havana than the year before because of the great influx of non-immune Spanish immigrants.

Kean describes the contributions and sacrifices that Lazear has made for science, and asks Sternberg to make a public statement about Lazear's death and his courage in life. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Grateful Nation Pensions Widows of Fever Martyrs

Reed wants to meet a delegate from the Public Health Association.

Reed returns to Washington for a meeting with the Surgeon General. He will continue on to Indianapolis for the American Public Health meeting. On November 1, Reed will leave for Cuba.

Sternberg recommends that Reed act as a delegate for the Army at the meeting of the American Public Health Association in Indianapolis in order to convey pertinent information on yellow fever.

Reed is recommended to be a delegate at the meeting of the American Public Health Association in Indianapolis to give important information about the cause and prevention of yellow fever. Special Orders #246 is included. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kean discusses efforts to control yellow fever, and notes the extent to which it has spread in the corps.

Fitzhugh Lee Sees the Light at Last

Liceaga summarizes the cases of yellow fever that have been observed on the Gulf Coast of Mexico and the measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease.

This report lists the minutes of the meeting at the Public Health Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. The First Day, Afternoon Session includes numerous papers on infectious disease and yellow fever, with a paper by Walter Reed. Included is a note by Hench.

Reed presents this report on yellow fever to the American Public Health Association.

Sternberg informs Reed that Gould will publish Reed's paper in the Philadelphia Medical Journal. Included is a note by Truby.

Yellow-Fever Figures: Explanation by Governor-General Wood [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed reports his duties for the month of October 1900.

This article describes new cases of yellow fever and recent deaths from yellow fever.

This article mentions the interest in yellow fever by the press.

Wood claims that the New York Sun misconstrued his statements regarding yellow fever, and he wants those errors to be corrected. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wood rebuts an accusation that Officers concealed outbreaks of yellow fever in Havana.

Kean writes about his rationale for remaining as Post Surgeon at Columbia Barracks instead of taking position at Fort McHenry, Baltimore. He comments on the lasting value of Reed's work.

This article describes new cases of yellow fever and recent deaths from yellow fever.

Gen. Wood Explains

The form requests $5000 payable from Customs receipts for sanitary work in Cuba.

The article describes the connection between the mosquito and yellow fever.

This article lists the cases and deaths from yellow fever in October and November.

La Prensa

Ludlow states he never concealed the yellow fever statistics, but that they were actually available to the public at all times. Ludlow then criticizes Wood for not giving accurate information to the newspapers. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

General Orders #6 states that the mosquito is responsible for malaria, yellow fever, and filarial infection, and that all military posts should take every precaution to eradicate the mosquito. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean writes about studying for his upcoming promotion examination. He notes that the scientists are seeing important results from the mosquito experiments. A dinner will be held in honor of Finlay.

Sternberg requests that Reed attend the Pan-American Medical Congress in Havana, Cuba. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Howard describes what is known about mosquitoes biologically and medically. He shows how different kinds of mosquitoes can be distinguished and indicates the characteristic habits and breeding places of those forms which spread malaria and yellow fever. Directions are given for collecting mosquitoes, rearing their early stages, and eliminating mosquitoes in neighborhoods. The 241 page book was published in New York by McClure, Phillips & Co. and includes over fifty illustrations.

This is an outline, organized chronologically, of Kean's experience with the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kean describes the round of New Year's parties, his children, and studying for his promotional exam. Kean also details the success of the mosquito experiments and the army's efforts to eliminate mosquitoes.

Kober sends Kelly extracts of a report, written by himself, entitled “Flies in the transmission of Typhoid”

The Questions of the Day

The Etiology of Yellow Fever

Louise Kean writes about the use of fumigation against yellow fever, the quarantine in New Orleans, and Jefferson Randolph Kean being placed in charge of the finances for the Yellow Fever Commission.

Yellow Fever Germs

What Surgeon General Sternberg Says

Causes Yellow Fever

Sternberg sends two copies of “The Etiology of Yellow Fever” to the Secretary of State for transmission to the Portuguese Minister.

The Assistant Secretary of War sends two copies of “The Etiology of Yellow Fever.”

Sparkman requests fifteen to twenty copies of “The Etiology of Yellow Fever” from Sternberg.

Reed considers Durham's work on a bacillus. Although there is no work for the Yellow Fever Board in Cuba at present, he advises Kean to maintain Camp Lazear. Reed discusses immunization against yellow fever.

Mosquitoes' Deadly Work

Sparkman requests 150 to 200 copies of “The Etiology of Yellow Fever” for distribution. He believes several thousand copies should be distributed to southern States.

Sparkman encourages the printing of several thousand copies of “The Etiology of Yellow Fever” so that the people of the Gulf Coast can be informed of the mosquito theory. Sparkman realizes that it is very important that the yellow fever issue be cleared up, as there are numerous variant theories about the cause of yellow fever.

Glennan reveals the costs of the new disinfecting building for the Shore Plant for the upcoming six months. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Circular #2, written in both English and Spanish, shows that the mosquito is responsible for the spread of disease, in particular yellow fever. The author outlines the necessary precautions that must be taken to prevent the spread of diseases by the mosquito. A summary of other Circulars regarding the spread of diseases is also included. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Caldas, in defense of his vaccine, outlines reasons for his diagnosis of septic fever rather than yellow fever for the volunteers who became sick after being infected with yellow fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Havard provides evidence that Caldas' and Bellingaghi's theories are unsound and should not be accepted. He includes a detailed time-line of events and a list of arguments to conclude his report against Caldas. Enclosed are charts, reports, and other documents used as evidence. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Yellow Fever Experiments

Reed is detailed to represent the Medical Department of the Army at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in Buffalo, New York, from September 16 through September 20, 1901. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Proceedings of the 29th American Health Conference include the “President's Address” by Benjamin Lee, “The Results of Yellow Fever....” by William Crawford Gorgas, “Practical Discussion of Yellow Fever” by Alvah H. Doty, “Fomites and Yellow Fever” by A. N. Bell, and the “Official Report of the Proceedings....”.

[Kean?] comments on the paucity of public praise that Reed has received. He maintains that his work should be recognized by the United States government, and ends with a call for a generous pension to Emilie Lawrence Reed.

This report contains extracts and resolutions honoring Walter Reed furnished by various individuals and institutions.

Howard responds to Reed's most recent letter, and discusses the notion of insects affecting both humans and domestic animals. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Benis thanks Kean for his assistance in public health projects.

[Kean] writes an endorsement concerning modifications to orders for the Superior Sanitary Board.

This obituary of Reed, which appeared in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," describes his education, career, and contributions to medicine.

Wood gives a history of the American occupation in Cuba and discusses the yellow fever outbreak and consequent investigation by Reed and Lazear. Article appears in “The Annals of the American Academy.” Only pages 16 and 17 are included.

These selections from presentations given at the 1903 annual meeting of the American Public Health Association concern the scientific reception of the Yellow Fever Commission's work, particularly the etiology of yellow fever, quarantine procedures, and the discovery of the role of the mosquito. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The report contains extracts from various individuals attesting to Reed's contributions to science. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

McCaw outlines Reed's career, especially his work with yellow fever, and concludes by requesting a monument to Walter Reed in Washington, D.C. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

The President of Panama, Manuel Amador Guerrero, invests the Canal Zone Sanitary Officer with full sanitary authority for Panama City and Colon.

Carter discusses financial matters, as well as issues regarding the local authorities.

Moran is appointed clerk in the Canal Zone Health Department.

Carter describes his daily life and his work.

Gorgas writes about the Canal Zone Sanitary Commission, and his wife's illness.

Maury forwards Kelly a book on the yellow fever epidemic of 1878, as well as journal references. Maury contacts Lena Warner, a yellow fever survivor, for her recollections.

Carter discusses Henry Carter's academic progress and his plans to come home.

This report was prepared for the Smithsonian Institution and includes autographed notes.

Mason reports on the Panama Canal Zone Sanitary Department activities with appendices: A - plan of action; B - departmental organization; C - free distribution of quinine.

Gorgas writes to Reed concerning the organization of the Canal Zone Sanitary Department, and details problems in its function. Memorandum details the problems in the Panama Canal.

On behalf of the U.S. Navy Department, Morton expresses gratitude to Carter for his efforts in tending to the yellow fever outbreak on board the U.S.S. Boston.

Taylor encloses a letter thanking Carter for his attention to the yellow fever outbreak on board the U.S.S. Boston.

Carroll presents a chronology of Walter Reed's involvement with the Yellow Fever Commission. Carroll gives his own autobiography and provides information on the other participants in the study.

Agramonte writes about the responsibilities of the Yellow Fever Commission members, and gives a brief chronology of their activities.

Gorgas writes about yellow fever cases in Panama, as well as sanitary efforts and political maneuvering.

Gorgas responds to criticisms of Charles A. Reed. He presents an analysis of the Canal Zone Commission organization.

Gorgas writes about his administration of sanitary affairs in the Canal Zone and political machinations.

Gorgas asks LaGarde, the superintendent of Ancon Hospital, to resign.

La Garde requests to be relieved from duty.

Magoon writes about yellow fever cases in the Canal Zone. He makes an official offer of full financial and manpower support for Gorgas to eradicate the disease.

Gorgas requests assignment of John W. Phillips for duty in the Canal Zone Sanitary Department.

Gorgas describes cases of yellow fever in the Canal Zone, and the reaction to the new Sanitary Commission.

Smith congratulates Carter for his promotion.

Gorgas seeks support for his yellow fever work in Panama.

Gorgas writes about the use of pyrethrum in the Canal Zone for the treatment of yellow fever and plague.

Smith explains the importance of the Reed's work with the Yellow Fever Commission and asks that his accomplishments be publicized. He includes an article on Reed's work, distributed by the New Orleans & North-Eastern Railroad Company, the Alabama & Vicksburg Railway Company, and the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway Company.

Gorgas reports on conditions in Panama regarding yellow fever and malaria. He recommends that the Nobel Prize be given to America.

Gorgas recommends King as superintendent of Yellowstone Park. He discusses the functions and administration of the Sanitary Department.

Yellow fever infection

Proceedings of the 31st meeting of the American Public Health Association, including “Lessons to be Learned from the Present Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Louisiana” by James Carroll, “Some New Points in the Etiology and Symptomatology of Yellow Fever” by Juan Guiteras, “Yellow Fever in Mexico” by Eduardo Liceaga, and the “Official Report of the Proceedings....”.

Magoon reports the number of cases of yellow fever in the Canal Zone has dramatically decreased. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Guiteras responds to negative publicity about sanitary work in Panama. He states that neglect of mosquito work in the American South is the result of “moneyed interests”. He offers favorable recollections of Walter Reed.

Hurd writes with suggestions for changes to Kelly's manuscript on the life of Walter Reed.

Howard forwards to Kelly statistics on yellow fever cases from New Orleans epidemics.

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.

These documents solicit contributions to the Walter Reed Memorial Association, and also provide lists of members and contributions.

Carroll gives a history of yellow fever in Baltimore and the debates that ensued among physicians as to whether yellow fever was contagious or not. Published in “The Hospital Bulletin” by The Hospital Bulletin Company of the University of Maryland.

Gorgas offers his opinion on the organization of the Sanitary Department in the Canal Zone. He also comments on his candidacy for the office of Surgeon General.

Carroll gives Latimer permission to retain his letters until the fall, and gives her references to journal articles.

Gorgas seeks advice on candidates for the Chief of Laboratory. He reports on the state of disease in Panama, noting a small pox outbreak and the absence of yellow fever since May.

Gorgas writes about a planned increase in the Canal Zone medical force, and encloses correspondence recommending physician Alexander Murray for service in Panama.

Gorgas refers to his previous letter soliciting suggestions for the Chief of Laboratory. He offers additional names from which to choose. He mentions other departmental news, including the use of drugs and chemical compounds.

Taft is anxious for Finlay to work with Jefferson Randolph Kean on stamping out yellow fever in Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Taft writes that Kean has been detailed to assist Finlay in stamping out yellow fever in Cuba.

Howard provides his recollections of Reed and the formation of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

The decree states that a medical officer shall be assigned to each municipal board of health, serving as a liaison between municipal and military authorities, in the interest of preventing yellow fever among troops stationed in Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Stewart praises Kelly's book. He suggests corrections for clarification, and notes that he would emphasize the role of the Public Health Service.

La Nacionalizacion de los Servicios Sanitarios.

The mayor of Cienfuegos announces, in light of an outbreak of yellow fever, that all water containers must be brought up to code within 48 hours.

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Questions of the Day

Magoon Will Issue Sanitary Decree

Decree Nationalizing Sanitation in Cuba

National Sanitation - Some Objections.

Carter's report on pneumonia in the Canal Zone concludes that pneumonia is prevalent among recent arrivals who have contracted infectious catarrh. He recommends that prevention efforts concentrate on better medical treatment of catarrh and ensuring that new men have blankets.

Ramos writes about the yellow fever work in Cuba. He encloses a table showing charting fatalities from yellow fever smallpox.

King honors Carroll and others. He lays emphasis on his contribution to national health. He supports a pension.

This letter to Kean regards a variety of matters: 1) an additional case of yellow fever; 2) the acceptance by Dr. O'Bourke of an agreement regarding the Diagnosis Board; 3) an agreement by the author to report often; 4) personnel; 5) assurances by the author that he would keep the official objectives of the projects as a first priority, despite differences, and 6) the case of Rogelio Castro Rey. [In Spanish] [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

The author gives a status report on the work being carried out in Havana. He reports that homes have been fumigated, and an inn fined for a violation of sanitation ordinances. He laments the lack of resources available to complete projects and comments on the poor quality of materials. Finally, he reports a work-related injury.[In Spanish] [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Lopez del Valle reports on the duties of the National Sanitary Board, which required all the local sanitary offices to submit to new rules of operation. He goes into great detail about all the various sanitary methods used throughout Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean sends Magoon the report of the Chief Sanitary Officer of Cuba for the past year and comments extensively on sanitation and the yellow fever.

Are Our Heroes of Peace Neglected?

Por Decoro de la Administracion.

Interesante Entrevista con el Jefe Local de Sanidad, Doctor Mc. Millan.

Kean discusses the present sanitary conditions in Cuba. He states that there has been a breakdown in sanitary procedures since the American withdrawal and recommends that local sanitation boards be abolished in favor of a National Sanitary Board. Kean writes that yellow fever is moving out to rural areas, instead of concentrating in urban centers. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

This pamphlet details preventative measures against yellow fever, especially the control of mosquitos.

The Adviser requests information as to the depth of wells in which mosquitoes breed, so that ordinances may be revised and possibly some expense spared to the people in the towns of Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean cites a lack of support for sanitary measures by the Cuban authorities, and an increase in the incidence of yellow fever. He requests assignment of another medical officer to his staff.

[Morejos?] writes about mosquito eradication and other sanitary measures in various Cuban locations.

The Provisional Governor of Cuba grants Kean's request for another medical officer.

Gorgas is convinced that mosquito eradication is the only method to keep yellow fever from developing into an epidemic.

Guiteras disputes Gorgas' theories about immunity to yellow fever and eradication of the disease.

O'Reilly relays that no harm could result from delaying the date of the imposition of quarantine against Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Gorgas reports on work done in Cuba and Panama to eradicate yellow fever.

El Estado Sanitario de Cuba. Spanish translation of article, by Dr. Darlington, originally appearing in the “New York Daily News.”

Mosquito Brigade Has Slain 234,678,548,876,234,789,432,623,734,816,212 of the Pesky Critters Wounded Number More Than 3,621,738,541,776,928,316,294,444,360,727,663,361,246,818

Magoon urges Amesse to support an end to the quarantine of Cuba, arguing that there is no danger to the United States.

Sanitation in Cuba

The Chief Sanitary Officer details actions taken to prevent yellow fever.

Jennings gives a report of how Phinotas Oil affects the pupa stage in the immature mosquito. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Finlay discusses recent cases of yellow fever, in Santiago and Daiquiri, in order to quell rumors of massive outbreaks.

LePrince informs Gorgas of the efficiency of Phinotas Oil as a larvacide. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Gorgas sends Kean results of experiments on Phinotas Oil in exterminating mosquitoes. He encloses two letters from Joseph A. LePrince. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collection Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean suggests that a case of yellow fever was contracted not in Santiago di Cuba but in Daiquiri.

Thomason discusses a yellow fever patient, Manuel Casas.

Guiteras discusses his hesitancy to publicize yellow fever cases.

The New Quarantine

Kean protests against the American quarantine of all Cuban ports.

Finlay outlines measures taken to ensure that a case of yellow fever, in Havana, does not develop into an epidemic.

Del Valle discusses yellow fever cases in Havana and sanitation measures.

Finlay discusses sanitation measures taken in response to possible cases of yellow fever.

Finlay reports on recommendations for prophylactic measures against yellow fever in Felton.

Lopez del Valle describes the methods used to combat yellow fever, typhoid fever, diphtheria, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases in Havana. The methods of covering all water deposits that might breed mosquito larvae are thoroughly discussed. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Barnet comments on the effectiveness of the National Sanitary Service, the problems of quarantine, and the general improvement of sanitary standards within Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Finlay discusses the nationalization of the Cuban Sanitary Department, developments in sanitary procedures regarding mosquitoes and yellow fever, and the control of tuberculosis. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean submits the report of the National Sanitary Department, and states that yellow fever is presently exterminated throughout Cuba. Kean, however, claims that the U.S. is too harsh with the quarantine regulations imposed upon Cuba. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

[Kean] requests additional experiments using wire mesh as a mosquito control.

Guiteras and Agramonte describe a case of yellow fever.

The report concludes that improved sanitation efforts between 1906 and 1909 left Cuba entirely free of yellow fever. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Magoon discusses the creation of the Nationalized Sanitary Department, which has caused the final extinction of yellow fever. He also mentions the violation of the quarantine restrictions by the United States. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Finlay informs Kean that nothing has turned up to lessen the belief that Cuba is free of yellow fever, and reports of personnel changes in Cuba's Sanitary Department. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

This article, appearing in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," makes an appeal for monetary contributions to James Carroll's surviving family.

Gorgas would like Kean to inspect the hospitals in Panama in order to pass on recommendation to Torney so they can be used as instructional institutions. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Kean details the methods the Sanitary Inspectors used in Cuba to combat yellow fever. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Gorgas asks Kean if he would like to assist in writing a book on tropical hygiene. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Fiction and Yellow Fever. Charles Brockden Brown, the Father of Our Novelists, and His Lurid Stories

Carter, Jr., reports that he has been reassigned to Ancon hospital.

This extract, by Guiteras, discusses Finlay's work on yellow fever and his association with the U.S. Yellow Fever Commission.

[Kean] gives a brief summary of conditions in Cuba before the arrival of the Yellow Fever Board. He provides an account of the activities of the Board, which ultimately shows the mosquito as the bearer of yellow fever. Included are notes by Truby.

The article reviews contrasting administrative methods of Gorgas and Goethals in the Panama Canal Zone.

This 250 page book includes chapters about Walter Reed as well as the publications of Reed and his associates, the publications of James Carroll, reports from the sanitary officers in Havana, Cuba, and directions for destroying mosquitoes. Published in Washington by the Government Printing Office, it includes illustrations, portraits, and diagrams. The book is autographed by Mrs. Walter Reed, Jefferson R. Kean, A. S. Pinto, L. O. Howard, Albert E. Truby, Mrs. Jesse Lazear, William H. Lazear, and A. Diaz Albertini. It is also autographed by John R. Kissinger, John J. Moran, John H. Andrus, James Leonard Hanberry and John R. Bullard, who served as volunteers for the U. S. Yellow Fever Commission's experiments in Cuba. Mrs. Walter Reed gave the book to Philip Showalter Hench who heavily annotated it.

Victory Over Disease Justifies Spanish War Cost of $1,148,000,000

Glennan confidentially informs Carter of a possible detail in Hawaii.

Kean discusses the sanitation efforts used to prevent yellow fever in Cuba from 1906 to 1909. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

To Give Credit Where It Is Due

Carter describes his public health work in Panama.

This is a detailed account of Carter's public health work and associated study of yellow fever.

Anti-Malarial Measures for Farmhouses

Griffitts writes to Carter about his anti-malaria work. He describes the problems with ponds and prospective mosquito breeding experiments.

Blue orders Carter to North Carolina to investigate malaria and propose control measures.

Porter thanks Carter for his educational malaria pamphlet for children.

Carter discusses her presentation on malaria.

Tyler recounts yellow fever outbreaks.

Blue assigns Carter to represent the Health Service at the Drainage Congress.

A review of Havard's book on military hygiene comments on its more comprehensive treatment of infectious diseases and sanitary methods than the first edition. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter reports that he is half-way finished with his public health work in South Carolina.

Rose and Gorgas discuss the relative severity of ankylostomiasis and malaria in Malaya, as well as plans to eradicate yellow fever worldwide.

Carter reports that the field work has been difficult.

Blue assigns Carter to investigate malaria in North Carolina.

Carter reports on his work; he hopes to finish soon.

Hopes to finish the clean up work early; received galley proof of his lectures.

[Carter] reports on his observations of mosquito breeding conditions. He recommends mosquito control measures for a pond and inquires about when he will need to appear in court.

Rose describes yellow fever trouble spots and eradication methods.

Freeman celebrates Carter, Reed, and Gorgas as Virginians.

Freeman praises the accomplishments of Henry Rose Carter, Walter Reed, and William Crawford Gorgas.

Carter writes to his wife regarding travel details and the weather.

The writer suggests field work instead of lab work.

LePrince discusses malaria distribution in southern states, and field work to eradicate mosquito larvae.

Malaria [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Blue assigns LePrince and Carter to investigate malarial conditions in South Carolina.

Blue requests Carter's opinion in regard to ordinances against mosquito propagation.

The Designing Engineer reports that he has been unable to obtain samples of fish from local ponds.

Blue requests feedback on newspaper article describing the use of bats as an anti-mosquito tool.

Blue informs Carter that the Hydro-Electric Company will reimburse his travel expenses.

Kerr questions the need for multiple investigators examining one subject.

Blue orders Carter to proceed to South Carolina to confer with State Health officials.

Blue orders Carter to delay his investigation until the waters recede.

Moore informs Carter that it is feasible to ship mosquito-eating fish to Alabama. The Bureau of Fisheries will cooperate with the Public Health Service.

Stimson discusses his recent investigations of syphilitics.

Blue orders Carter to lecture on yellow fever and malaria.

Blue grants Carter leave.

The writer discusses fish stocks in local reservoirs.

Carter discusses his role in the prevention of yellow fever and malaria in South Carolina.

Blue requests that Carter conduct malaria studies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Blue directs Carter to inspect the waters around the Georgia-Carolina Power Plant.

LePrince discusses his survey of Hartsville, South Carolina, and gives his recommendations to inhibit mosquito breeding.

Blue requests that Carter review a proposed law on mosquito control.

Carter discusses legislation designed to inhibit mosquito breeding.

List of fish best suited for stocking ponds of Hydro-Electric Plants.

Kerr describes rural sanitation investigations and malaria surveys. He requests Carter's assistance.

Leidelin claims that he has successfully infected a guinea pig with yellow fever. He hopes to receive U.S. Public Health Service support.

[Carter] requests permission to make a sanitary survey of an area around the Coosa River.

Surgeons Promoted for Canal Service

Brown grants Carter permission to conduct a sanitary survey around the Coosa River.

Carter receives orders for his next assignment.

Glennan discusses studies of impounded waters.

LePrince is ordered to meet with Carter regarding studies of impounded waters.

[Carter] offers to meet with von Ezdorf.

[Carter] discusses travel preparations.

Leidelin thanks Carter for a reprint on impounded waters and malaria. He expresses disappointment about the lack of support by others for his work.

Carter discusses his trip and the lack of field work at the moment.

Pou requests an inspection of a site for a lawsuit.

The Carolina Power and Light Company prefers that Carter conduct the investigation.

Kerr reports on cooperation with the International Health Commission and discusses steps to be taken in eradication of malaria.

This conference concerned malaria and ways to combat its spread.

Blue orders Carter to investigate a fever outbreak in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Stimpson discusses reimbursement for expenses.

Carter recommends a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Grote requests suggestions for a malaria eradication campaign. He notes that his county does not have the resources to purchase quinine.

Blue orders Carter to return to Baltimore following the conference.

Blue orders Carter to attend the Pan-American Scientific Congress.

Griffitts describes a house-to-house search to determine the number and type of mosquitoes, as well as the number of people stricken with malaria.

Carter and LePrince discuss their survey of a planned mosquito-control pond in North Carolina and the local incidence of malaria.

Stimpson requests that Carter detail his expenses for reimbursement.

Blue informs Carter that he has been awarded a permanent commission as Assistant Surgeon-General in the Public Health Service.

Stimpson sends Carter a copy of a letter to St. Vincent's hospital regarding payment for Carter's treatment there.

Stimpson arranges for Carter to be reimbursed for payment made to St. Vincent's Hospital.

Carter requests a leave of absence.

Blue orders Carter to proceed to Whitney, North Carolina, to investigate the building of a dam for the reservoir.

Glennan grants Carter a leave of absence.

Harper grants Carter a leave of absence.

The Chief Quarantine Officer relates information on a case of yellow fever and notes disagreement over the diagnosis.

Carter and LePrince discuss a mosquito control project and the incidence of malaria to be expected.

Bell expresses his appreciation for Carter's report on a local swamp and mentions a potential mosquito survey for the following summer.

Carter discusses anti-mosquito work and mentions the Rockefeller Foundation.

Horner discusses a hatchery at Edenton, North Carolina, for the breeding of mosquito-eating fish.

Blue orders Carter to attend a conference on immigrant health inspections.

Stimpson reimburses Carter for his expenses.

Blue instructs Carter to assist power company officials.

LePrince details his preparations for summer field work.

[Carter] discusses a possible bill by Congress thanking Gorgas, Stevens and Goethals for their work.

Blue directs Carter to proceed to the South in order to investigate the relationship between impounded waters and malaria.

Blue orders Carter to participate in the meetings of the National Malarial Committee and the American Society of Tropical Medicine, as well as to continue his investigation of impounded waters.

Blue requests that Carter report to the Public Health Service Bureau for a conference.

Blue orders Carter to confer with Dinwiddie County, Virginia, health officials in regards to anti-malarial measures.

Carter discusses mosquito breeding.

[Carter] outlines the roles of Griffitts, LePrince, and von Ezdorf in work involving impounded waters.

[Carter] discusses plans for a mosquito survey.

This article, translated into English, addresses the involvement of the American Sanitary Commission in Central and South America, and the political ramifications of its actions.

Elizalde regretfully informs Carter that he was unable to locate any “naranjillas” in the market.

[Carter] describes his journey and his report for the Rockefeller Foundation.

Carter discusses needed mosquito-control work in Guayaquil and the endemic focus of yellow fever. He believes that the local population will cooperate, and so work should proceed. The city should be provided with a proper water supply to ensure continued success of the work.

Carter describes his trip from Peru to Colombia via the Panama Canal.

Carter reports that their daughter, Laura A. Carter, has arrived.

Carter reports on yellow fever in Colombia.

Le Prince discusses the treatment of a lake shore, in North Carolina, in order to reduce the number of anopheles mosquitos.

Carter provides his travel and work plans.

Stimpson discusses Carter's request for a leave of absence.

Wilson relates findings that timbering in the Little Salkehatchie did not increase prevalence of malaria.

Bell gives Carter a status of report on the work in South Carolina.

Carter writes about the plans to combat yellow fever in Brazil.

A Commissao Scientifica Rockefeller.

Bell sends Carter a subpoena to appear as a witness for the Colleton Cypress Co.

Carter writes to Bell that he will testify if he can get a leave of absence.

[Guiteras] reports to Gorgas on a Barbados epidemic, which he suspects may be yellow fever.

LePrince details the past summers' field work in the southern U.S.

This documents surveys breeding areas at Camp Lee.

Blue sends Carter to Colleton County, South Carolina, in order to investigate malaria conditions.

Blue orders Carter to attend a conference in Columbia, South Carolina.

Carter reports that malarial conditions in South Carolina have worsened.

Blue instructs Carter to write a memorandum describing a proposed investigation, in South Carolina.

Glennan grants Carter permission to appear as a witness in South Carolina.

Carter writes to Blue regarding his appearance as a witness in a South Carolina lawsuit.

Kirk, on behalf of the Rockefeller Foundation, reimburses Carter for his expenses in 1916.

Blue orders Carter to undergo a physical examination.

Carter requests that his paper, "Spontaneous Disappearance of Yellow Fever," be read before the Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Dowling informs Carter that there has been no increase of malaria associated with timber operations in swampland.

Gorgas requests that Carter join a yellow fever board to work in South America for a year or more.

Carter discusses a possibly mis-diagnosed case of yellow fever.

The writer is interested in continuing yellow fever work, but cannot be of assistance at the moment.

Carter is ordered to attend the Society of Tropical Medicine conference and the National Malaria Committee meeting.

Rose writes that he does not wish to publish the yellow fever report yet, but Carter may release information that may be helpful in adjusting quarantine regulations.

Blue orders Carter to assist U.S. Navy officials with mosquito control at Quantico, Virginia.

Carter discusses Henry Carter, Jr., and the contribution his work has made to the war effort.

Blue orders Carter to attend the U.S. Public Health Bureau conference.

Carter discusses his travel plans related to work in Virginia and his health.

Blue directs Carter to Camp Meade, Maryland, in order to conduct a malaria survey.

Carter encloses his field notes about Camp Lee.

Gorgas requests that Carter go to South America in order to continue his yellow fever work for the Rockefeller Foundation. He mentions the work of Guiteras and Wrightson.

Carter writes about his health and financial matters. He would like to continue working for the Rockefeller Foundation in South America next winter.

Blue asks Carter's opinion on sanitary engineering problems at Quantico, Virginia.

Kerr writes that LePrince will not be able to assist with mosquito control at Quantico, Virginia, because he is working elsewhere.

Blue writes that anti-malarial work in Newport News, Virginia, is to be continued under Griffitts. Carter is to inspect work at Quantico with LePrince.

The document describes ways to prevent malaria at Camp Lee, and includes handwritten notes.

Carter expresses regret that he will not be able to hear Whitmore present his paper. He discusses the difficulty of yellow fever diagnosis and recommends a pathologist for yellow fever work.

Snidow details malaria investigations in Virginia.

Derivaux recommends utilizing Dr. Taylor for malaria prevention.

Draper informs Carter of the anti-malarial work done around Camp Lee.

Blue sends Carter to Georgia and Arkansas for anti-malaria work.

Blue sends Carter to South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas for anti-malaria work.

[Carter] believes it would be a mistake to place the U.S. Public Health Service under War Department control permanently, but agrees that temporary control would help the war effort.

Carter writes that he cannot help now because the war has stopped his mosquito research.

Gorgas writes that he favors combining the U.S. Public Health Service and the War Department. Gorgas does not know if he will be retained after his retirement, although he looks forward to resuming yellow fever work after war.

Blue writes that he opposes War Department control of the U.S. Public Health Service.

Blue permits Carter to travel to other states for malaria research.

Carter writes about daily life and a possible trip, at Gorgas' request, to Ecuador.

Perry sends Carter to Camp Merritt, New Jersey, for anti-malaria work

[Carter] wants to engage in yellow fever research once he is finished with his malaria work.

Rose informs Carter that the Rockefeller Foundation will continue to employ him for yellow fever work.

Schereschewsky authorizes expenditures for Carter's secretarial work.

Carter describes his work and and what needs to be accomplished.

Blue sends Carter to Galveston, Texas, in order to investigate dengue fever and to Tampico, Mexico, in order to inspect sanitary conditions.

Carter reports on dengue fever in Galveston, Texas.

Carter discusses the outbreak of dengue fever in Galveston, Texas.

Rose requests case record charts from the yellow fever report by Guiteras.

Carter discusses his travel schedule and the dangers of influenza.

Carter discusses his work, and influenza.

[Carter] writes that he does not have case records from Guiteras' report and that the report did not encompass yellow fever.

Carter praises the Virginia mosquito control work of Bailey.

Carter discusses his travel plans and the end of World War I.

Carter reports on his investigation of a foreign sailor's illness and death, in Sabine, Texas.

Carter requests permission to go to Guatemala with Gorgas for yellow fever work.

Carter writes that it would make little sense for him to go to Guatemala for yellow fever work now.

Riva explains the difficulties of using postal cards for collecting statistical data.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee, to plan for a malaria investigation.

Carter requests information regarding the 1911 yellow fever quarantine, in Hawaii.

This chart tracks the number of cases of yellow fever per year, from 1880-1919, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Carter writes about daily life in Florida and his health.

Carter is sending Byam a paper on yellow fever for publication. Carter intends to consult with Noguchi to see if he may quote the results of latest research.

Geiger writes that he was awarded a Doctor of Public Health degree from Tulane University.

Gorgas writes that he is preparing to travel to Guayaquil. He is uncertain of his plans for the next year.

Carter informs Geiger of his upcoming research on the relation between rice cultivation and malaria.

Fisher sends Carter a copy of Carter's 1907 report on pneumonia in the Panama Canal Zone.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans to supervise a malaria investigation.

Weedon asks Carter if U.S. gulf ports should begin a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans and other southern states to investigate malaria.

Weedon writes that [he] will work to persuade Tampa officials to outlaw rain water cisterns for mosquito control.

Carter writes about his current work and comments on scarlet fever and hysteria.

Carter reflects, at length, on his career in public medicine and his accomplishments.

Carter writes that he may be well enough to travel in order to meet with Fricks and LePrince.

Blue directs Carter to Washington, D.C. for a conference on malaria work.

Carter writes that a mosquito eradication campaign should be started in the ports along the Gulf of Mexico.

Carter discusses increasing the grade and pay of junior health service officers.

Carter sends Perry suggestions for the Surgeon General on the administrative policy of the US Public Health Service, in regard to junior officers.

Carter suggests changes in the administrative policy of the US Public Health Service. He discusses regulations, examining boards, education of newly accepted candidates, examinations, specialization, rank, and compulsory waiting orders.

Carter sends Lavinder recommendations for revising regulations.

Carter writes that Mayne should supervise the packing of his laboratory equipment for transport.

Carter requests an extension of his sick leave. He reports that he is able do paper work but not field work.

Carter writes to the editor concerning a recent article on yellow fever in South America.

Carter writes that he would appreciate the Boy Scouts' help for malaria control.

This report details the Army's mosquito control operations around Camp Meade, Maryland.

Carter informs Blue that he is on sick leave, but is able to do paper work.

Shaw requests Carter's advice in establishing a city public health clinic in Akron, Ohio.

Carter writes about the desirability of centralized medical relief and staffing for a possible city public health clinic.

Thorpe seeks a recommendation for the best top-minnow species to use in the Yadkin River (Badin, North Carolina) for mosquito control.

Smith recommends a species of top minnow for mosquito control, as well as useful publications dealing with mosquitos.

Blue writes that he has no objection to Carter appearing as a witness in an impounded water lawsuit.

Blue directs Carter to proceed to New Orleans, Louisiana to present a paper at the American Public Health Association meeting.

Carter writes about the relationship between impounded water and malaria.

Carter informs Cattell that he published two papers on the incubation of yellow fever, which were the basis of Reed's experiments with the Yellow Fever Commission.

[Blue] orders Carter to proceed to Florida for mosquito control work.

Carter writes a recommendation for Hollings.

The writer reports the progress of the yellow fever work in South America, Mexico and West Africa and includes data tables.

This report gives proposed impounded water health regulations cover floating debris, vegetation, and fish stocking.

Blue orders Carter to go to Florida to assist in the control of malaria.

Carter informs Russell about the progress that she and Frost made over the Christmas holiday and about the maps and bibliographical references for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever that she is currently working on.

Gorgas invites Carter to come with him to Peru.

Carter discusses the benefits and disadvantages of accompanying Gorgas to an unnamed location.

Carter discusses the control of mosquitoes in southern U.S. ports.

Carter discusses details of a future trip to an unnamed location.

Blue requests that Carter assist in the revision of U.S. quarantine regulations.

Carter thanks Russell for supplying the Connor reference she sought and describes her work at the Library of Congress.

Carter describes his trip to New York and discusses travel plans to South America. He also writes about financial matters.

Carter offers suggestions regarding the format of the bibliography for the History of Yellow Fever and asks him if he might be able to include Gorgas in the bibliography. She also questions Frost's inclusion in the text of Henry Rose Carter's supposed acceptance of Noguchi's leptospira.

Carter requests a copy of address given on yellow fever.

Carter writes that he is considering retiring. Carter believes he is facing a wide-spread yellow fever epidemic in Peru.

Cumming requests that Carter undergo a physical examination.

Cumming grants Carter permission to attend the annual conference of health officers.

White certifies that Carter has immunity to yellow fever.

To Fight Yellow Fever in Peru

The Acting Secretary informs Carter that he is being placed on waiting orders. He thanks Carter for his years of service.

Carter believes Frost's name should be included on the title page of the published version of the History of Yellow Fever. Due to Frost's hard work, Carter believes that Henry Rose Carter would be proud of the book.

Rose describes plans for yellow fever work in West Africa. He also reports on the situation in Mexico and Central America.

Carter informs Cardenas about the sanitary conditions in the department of Piura, Peru.

Carter informs Cardenas about the sanitary conditions in the department of Piura, Peru.

Carter informs Cardenas that he will be acting Sanitary Advisor of the Peruvian Government until January, 1921, when Gorgas will take over the post.

[Welles] invites Carter to serve as an expert on tropical diseases for the Paraguayan government.

Carter writes about life in Peru and his field work. He discusses his health and financial matters as well.

Carter plans on working on the book as long as she is needed and then she is considering entering the hospital in order to fully regain her health.

Griffitts writes about the anopheles survey at Badin, North Carolina.

Connor writes that he has seen Henry Carter and praises his yellow fever work in Peru. He requests two of Carter's reports.

Merrill discusses regulations under Federal Water Power Act.

This report discusses control of debris and vegetation, fish stocking, and ditching. Pertinent state health laws are listed.

LePrince describes mosquito breeding in impounded waters, suggesting necessary regulations to be implemented by State Boards of Health.

[Carter] deals extensively with the prophylaxis of yellow fever.

The report outlines special measures to screen passengers, including quarantine procedures and possible hospitalization.

These are Public Health Service specifications for impounded waters in malarial areas; autograph notes added.

[Carter] details various methods of controlling malaria. He discusses segregation, screening, mosquito bars, and the use of quinine. [Carter] favors mosquito control because it does not require modification of human behavior.

Ricketson is not to enter any yellow fever district until ten days after last vaccine injection.

Boldridge is sending Carter a copy of “Effective Malaria Control in a Ricefield District”. He praises Carter's publications on public health sanitary engineering.

Carter asks if "The Practice of Medicine in the Tropics," with her father's section on yellow fever, has gone to press. Her father has finished yellow fever work in Peru, but Laura Eugenia Cook Carter, his wife, has died.

Carter offers to go to Ferrenafe.

Obregon establishes a commission under the International Health Board for yellow fever work in Mexico. Officers, administrative structure, and funding are specified.

Lyster requests Carter's comments on a circular for the fish campaign and on the Rockefeller Foundation's methods in the Latin American yellow fever campaigns.

Carter writes that he must go to Ferrenafe because of a possible yellow fever outbreak.

Ross sends a photograph of himself for Kelly. He provides a journal reference for his work on malaria.

Rose writes that he will arrange for Noguchi's yellow fever vaccine and serum to be delivered to Chiclayo, Peru.

Rose informs Carter that some of Noguchi's vaccine has been shipped to Peru.

Rose requests news about the yellow fever situation in Peru.

Rose requests information on the yellow fever situation. He offers his assistance.

LePrince details his findings on stegomyia larvae in Laredo, Peru as well discussing the research of his colleagues.

Rose writes that he is awaiting Carter's report on yellow fever in Peru. He offers further funds and assistance.

Rose informs Laura Carter that they have heard from her father, who is still in Peru.

Bates informs Carter that yellow fever vaccine and serum has been sent.

This is a Spanish translation of a report on yellow fever, which details the incubation and spread of yellow fever as well as methods to combat it.

Rose writes that yellow fever in Peru is controllable but may spread. Henry Rose Carter will stay if needed, but he is unfit for field work.

Carter reports on the yellow fever epidemic in the department of Lambayeque, including nature of epidemic and campaign.

Hanson reports on a yellow fever epidemic in Peru. The local newspaper is publishing articles denouncing his sanitary campaign.

The writer acknowledges Hanson's cable describing yellow fever outbreaks in Peru.

Hanson writes about the inappropriate handling of vaccine.

Hanson writes about the vaccine being sent to Peru. He is concerned about funding.

Carter thanks Rose for a reimbursement check.

Carter writes about the funding of yellow fever work in Peru.

Carter sends Rose his yellow fever lecture for possible translation into Spanish.

Hanson discusses outbreaks of yellow fever in Peru, and his dealings with the Peruvian government. He requests the use of International Health Board funding.

Fricks needs to discuss a malaria control program with Carter and encloses a plan for the examination of school children.

Lebredo informs Carter of his latest research and the International Sanitary Convention of the American Republics meetings.

Rose thanks Carter for his impressions of the yellow fever situation in West Africa. He sends him an outline of a conference concerning the Yellow Fever Commission report as well as Noguchi's Leptospira icteroides work.

Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak on the frontier of Peru. He states that yellow fever cases are declining elsewhere.

Rose inquires about a yellow fever doctor sent to Peru to help Hanson.

LePrince reports on the yellow fever situation in Mexico, where he is conducting mosquito experiments, as well as Griffitts' malaria control work in Alabama.

Hanson discusses funding issues and a recent yellow fever outbreak.

Mitchel complains about his problems with the Peruvian government. He encloses a copy of a letter from M.L. Vega regarding his situation.

Hanson discusses the spread of yellow fever in Peru, and the use of fish to control mosquitoes. He also discusses funding issues.

Rose thanks Carter for his letter concerning Drs. Walcott and Beverly.

Fairchild informs Carter that Beverly of Medical Corps is at Langley Field, Virginia.

Thorpe believes that Wolcott is currently in England.

Connor discusses administrative issues related to the yellow fever work in Peru, mentioning Rose, Pareja and Hanson. He believes that Carter should not return to Peru, but rather should stay in the U.S.

Cudlipp provides Carter with Walcott's address in British Guyana.

Carter recommends Walcott for yellow fever work, although he is inexperienced in mosquito control.

Lyster reports on the yellow fever situation in Central and South America.

Carter believes that yellow fever is still present in Africa. Carter would be willing to go to Africa as an adviser if he is physically able.

Rose thanks Carter for his assessment of the situation in West Africa.

Hanson reports on yellow fever work in Peru and comments on his employees, interpersonal issues, funding, and problems with steamship companies.

Connor comments on Hanson's and Pareja's work in Peru. He also discusses issues related to yellow fever work in Mexico.

Pareja, in this letter translated from Spanish to English, writes to Rose regarding his appointment as Director of Health. He details efforts taken to eliminate yellow fever.

Messer sends Carter a report of the malaria control committee, which Gage will present at the Boston meeting.

This letter concerns qualifications of yellow fever workers.

White saw Carter's and Hanson's letters before leaving for Nicaragua.

Hanson discusses funding and reports on yellow fever cases. He requests more inspectors.

Fisher reports on the malaria situation in South Carolina. He discusses his malaria control work funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Messer thanks Carter for his comments on Virginia malaria control work.

Fisher reports on an increase in malaria attributed to dam impoundment in South Carolina.

Read sends Carter a letter from Pareja.

Hanson criticizes Peruvian officials for undermining yellow fever work.

Noguchi's paper on prophylaxis and serum therapy of yellow fever. Discusses isolation of Leptospira icteroides, as well as experiments, efficacy of serum therapy of yellow fever and vaccination against yellow fever.

The writer thinks that Hanson is winning the fight against yellow fever in Peru.

Read sends Carter the report of Hanson's work in Peru, which details water container inspections, quarantine, reported deaths and the training of more men.

[Carter] warns that mosquito control will be harder in Peru because the local officials are unfamiliar with quarantine procedures.

Hanson reports on mosquito work in Peru, where he thinks they have been successful.

Hanson believes the Peruvian epidemic may be over.

Hanson is working on a report covering the Peruvian campaign.

Carter, preparing a paper, asks Hanson about his experience in Peru. He believes that Hanson and his team have saved Peru. Carter wishes he could have returned to Peru.

White reports that there is no yellow fever in Peru, but that it is vital to continue mosquito controls for a year.

Corrigan describes inspections of various Peruvian sites for yellow fever eradication.

Griffitts thanks Carter for lending him memos. He reports on the results of impounded water work in North Carolina and Virginia.

Corrigan relates the results of mosquito control inspections on farms.

[Boldridge's] report on a mosquito survey in South Carolina includes interviews with locals regarding mosquitoes, and information on the incidence of malaria and mosquito control measures.

Hanson credits the success against yellow fever in Peru to Carter's advice. Yellow fever has been reported in British Honduras and Belize

Read sends Carter excerpts of Hanson's and White's letters.

Hanson reports on the yellow fever work in South America. He discusses the irregularity of mail, the effective use of fish for mosquito control, the yellow fever risk of Lima's poorer areas, and public health personnel. Hanson thanks the International Health Board for all of its support to the campaign.

Hanson sends Carter a copy of a letter reporting on the yellow fever work in South America.

This is a cablegram with a translated cipher. It concerns funding for health inspectors in the Panama Canal Zone.

In a report on the yellow fever work in Peru, Hanson discusses financial matters, correspondence received, the help extended by White and Carter, and manpower needs. Hanson declares the campaign is going well.

Read reports on new yellow fever cases in Central America, conditions in various areas in Mexico, and intensive control measures to reduce incidence of infection.

This document lists abstracts of articles dealing with the destruction of certain aquatic plants.

Hanson sends Carter a copy of Hanson's letter to Rose reporting on yellow fever work in Peru, and asks if Carter agrees that the situation seems nearly under control.

Carter recommends continuation of work. He requests to stay since he is the most qualified. He fears a yellow fever outbreak in Lima.

Hanson includes the names of medical personnel and the places he has inspected. He mentions the lack of cooperation from locals. He is considering a return to the U.S.

Hanson gives an account of his trip to Panama. He mentions a modification of quarantine process. He describes sanitary inspections to various regions of Peru [lists names of personnel]. He expresses concern about the government's funding of workers. The yellow fever campaign is going well, but vigilance is required.

Hanson discusses ways of converting funds into dollars. He reports on field work done by various experts. He mentions funding issues concerning the Peruvian government.

Read describes details of a field trip. She mentions the attitude of the laborers, noting that the military is needed to get work done. She discusses the prophylactic campaign initiative.

Hanson thanks Read for mail and the ruling regarding pay for campaign employees. He describes the difficulties doing field work during a workers' strike. He discusses reassignment of investigators to Panama.

Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak in Trujillo. He mentions the difficulty of doing prophylactic work in Lima. He offers his opinions regarding a member of the Panama Canal Health Department and the Peruvian government.

Boldridge sends Carter a report on the mosquito work in South Carolina.

Caldwell thanks Carter for his informative and invaluable lecture. He reports on field work, problems with local customs, and migrant workers' susceptibility to yellow fever.

Hanson sends Carter a Spanish translation of a lecture. Some inspectors are returning to the Canal Zone. He hopes to bring his family to Peru. There has been an outbreak of bubonic plague. He offers his opinions on the Peruvian government.

Hanson offers his opinions on the Peruvian government in regards to funding.

Woodfall asks Carter to review the bill before Georgia Legislature regarding impounded waters.

Pierce writes that the Public Health Service seeks a high degree of excellence for all courses of instruction. Lecturers should be recognized leaders in their fields. Pierce asks Carter to prepare a statement on malaria and yellow fever.

Fricks apologizes for his efforts to convince Carter to attend the Hot Spring malaria meeting.

Carter gives Woodfall advice on proposed legislation to control spread of malaria.

Carter agrees to send Surgeon General Cumming a synopsis of a lecture on either malaria or yellow fever.

Parker reports on a malaria survey in Texas. He describes campaign details. All towns show good results.

Wood praises William Crawford Gorgas' work in eliminating yellow fever from Havana, and also his work with the Panama Canal Commission. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

[Carter] requests a reply from Surgeon General [Cumming's] office so he can prepare the lecture as requested.

Pierce requests that Carter prepare two statements for the lecture series.

Hanson discusses funding and the use of fish in breeding areas. He lists the people in charge of various locations, and has hopes of soon eliminating yellow fever on the coast.

Carter sends Surgeon General [Cumming] data for lectures as requested.

Hanson hopes that there will be no more yellow fever cases after the year 1921. He describes his field work in detail: the use of fish to combat mosquito breeding was very successful but the limited use of containers was difficult to enforce. He praises several inspectors for their good work.

Woodfall informs Carter that all papers dealing with malaria have been sent to LePrince.

Noguchi appreciates Carter's in-depth analysis of his article. He discusses individual sections of article and looks forward to additional comments or suggestions.

Hanson reports on the investigation of a possible yellow fever case. He describes his field work and discusses personnel matters. He hopes to bring the campaign to an end by the spring of 1922.

[Carter] refers to the coordination of malaria control with projects for agricultural drainage.

Hanson refers to the Academy of Medicine meeting to study epidemics of yellow fever. He rebuts the contention of a Peruvian physician to the absence of yellow fever in the area, noting that the goal of the campaign is to insure against recurrence.

Rose thanks Carter for his unselfish devotion and loyalty to the cause.

Hanson refutes Dr. Arces' theory that yellow fever does not exist in Peru. He expresses confidence in the work being done.

Fricks seeks Carter's advice on how to publish comprehensive malaria bulletin.

[Carter] does not see the need to write another systematic treatise on malaria control. He suggests two different alternatives.

Pierce thanks Carter for his paper on yellow fever.

Noguchi informs Carter of the death, by yellow fever, of Cross - one of Noguchi's laboratory assistants. Cross had been sent to Mexico without being properly immunized. Noguchi openly questions the actions of the doctors who attended to Cross in Mexico.

Robertson reviews recent reports on plague prevention in northern China.

Gouzien reports on yellow fever in West Africa and discusses epidemics and their control since 1900. He stresses the continued need for mosquito control.

Byrd's paper discusses the control of mosquito breeding as the most effective way to reduce the incidence of malaria.

[Carter?] writes to Hanson that he recalls balancing accounts in Piura, Peru on this day last year.

Noguchi sends Carter eight ampoules of yellow fever vaccine and directions for its use.

Carter sends Hidinger an abstract and critique of the National Drainage Congress proceedings.

Noguchi discusses the death of Cross in Mexico, emphasizing the limited protection of vaccination.

[Carter] asks that the Public Health Service supervise mosquito study and control of ponds at Badin and other places in North Carolina.

[Carter] comments extensively on a public health film on malaria.

[Carter] comments on Robertson's proposed bubonic plague study and on plague infected fleas.

The firm of Henry Frowde, Hodder & Stoughton informs Carter about its pricing policies for reprints of medical journals.

The writer praises Carter's work, entitled "El Doctor de Guadalupe." The writer also notes the contributions, in Peru, of Hanson and the Rockefeller Foundation.

Carter writes to LePrince concerning three papers on water impoundment he gave to the U.S. Army Surgeon General.

Carter writes to Boldridge concerning Geiger's pamphlet on Anopheles mosquito flight experiment.

Fricks believes that Carter's malaria abstracts are very important to field workers, but should be issued by the Division of Scientific Research.

Mayne thanks Carter for his contributions to engineering abstracts and inquires about his sources.

Hanson details his yellow fever work in Peru, commenting on his workers, areas of the country where mosquito work is being done, the suspension of Dunn's stegomyia work, and fever cases.

Carter describes the literature he is covering for his abstracts.

Griffitts believes that Carter's abstracts are of great value. He may move to Mobile, Alabama for a malaria project.

Hanson details the progress against yellow fever in Peru, but notes that the situation in Mexico and Central America is more serious than once thought.

Komp finds great value Carter's abstracts of malaria literature.

LePrince writes that Carter's malaria abstracts and comments are valuable. He discusses Caldwell's yellow fever work in Mexico and upcoming malaria control work in southern Illinois, as well as other malaria work in the South.

Carter requests a reference to an article, by Kudo, on a microorganism that kills mosquito larvae.

Williams believes that the malaria abstracts require Carter's comments to be useful. He has been filming locations that need draining as part of the anti-malaria campaign.

Connor describes the yellow fever situation in Mexico.

Carter discusses Kudo's article, as well as others. Carter would like to work with Barber for a short period, although he believes a winter attack on Anopheles is fruitless.

Carter critiques Mayne's manuscript on the Anopheles mosquito.

Barber discusses his efforts against mosquitos in Alabama.

Connor discusses research on pre-Columbian yellow fever.

Howard identifies the mosquitoes, captured in a hotel's coatroom in Carbondale, Illinois, as males of the yellow fever mosquito.

Roche informs Carter that she will hold Carter's letter until Russell returns from Brazil.

Hanson believes that the yellow fever epidemic along the Peruvian coast has been contained.

Hanson describes the work of the sanitary campaign against yellow fever in Peru, naming physicians and surveyors.

The writer recommends Connor for yellow fever work in Africa.

Hanson reports on mosquito larvae studies in Peru. He also discusses, at length, administrative and political issues related to his work.

[Carter] informs Hanson that he has been lecturing on malaria and yellow fever at Johns Hopkins. Currently he is working on a brief history of yellow fever.

Parker sends Carter a paper on malaria work in Texas.

Frost comments on Carter's report on influenza and pneumonia in Panama and urges him to publish it. He feels Carter's lectures were the best they have had at Johns Hopkins.

LePrince sends six mosquitoes hatched from pupae found in the hotel in Carbondale, Illinois.

LePrince sends the remaining mosquitoes hatched from pupae and larvae found in a hotel in Carbondale, Illinois.

Griffitts asks for Carter's help on a paper he must give on malaria control.

[Carter] comments on malaria control and sends Griffitts a recent lecture he gave on the subject. [Carter] requests information on breeding areas of the three Anopheles species mosquitos.

Carter asks when water was first piped to Front and Water Streets, in Philadelphia.

Comstock describes possible yellow fever cases to Howland. All involve foreigners in Brazil.

Read sends Carter extracts from two letters by Hanson. In the first letter Hanson discusses a possible yellow fever outbreak in southern Peru. His second letter deals with rumors of a yellow fever outbreak in the mountains.

This opinion discusses a case in which a power company has been sued by a farmer for building a dam. This dam damaged his farm land and created stagnant pools where malarial mosquitoes breed.

Parker informs Carter that he is not permitted to continue malaria work in Cherokee County, Mississippi, but that the county health department will continue the work. He is now beginning the Yazoo County campaign and planning a mobile laboratory.

Caldwell asks Carter about the possibility of human yellow fever “carriers”, as he has had an inexplicable case of yellow fever in his district.

[Carter] requests information on the history of yellow fever in Peru. [Carter] comments on working relations with the Peruvian government.

Derivaux tells Carter of his activities over the past three years. He is now in private practice and teaching at Vanderbilt Medical School.

C. L. W. writes about stegomyia occurring in ditches in New Orleans.

Hollingworth answers Carter's questions regarding stegomyia in New Orleans.

Bair praises the abstracts provided by the Public Health Service. Included is an autograph note from Carter to Mendelsohn.

Boldridge asks Carter for information on health conditions in Guatemala.

[Carter] describes his first encounter with Finlay and his impressions of Finlay's work.

Connor recommends continued vigilance for at least six months after the last confirmed case of yellow fever. He discusses the political situation in Mexico, noting that the Tampico office is closing.

Carter gives Boldridge advice regarding Guatemala, including precautions to take. He offers his opinions about the people of Latin America.

Connor asks for Carter's opinion regarding some notes he has compiled on yellow fever. The campaign in Mexico is going well.

Mendelsohn discusses problems surrounding the publication of Carter's article on malaria.

Scannell reminisces about times he and Carter spent in Panama. He reports on yellow fever field work in Mexico and claims to have created a “no man's land” between Mexico and Guatemala.

Hanson reports on the conclusion of the yellow fever campaign in Peru. He encourages Carter to file all his expense receipts since the exchange rate has improved.

[Carter] critiques Connor's draft on yellow fever.

The writer, from the treasury department of the U.S. Public Health Service, expresses a desire to discuss with Carter a plan to put European ports under the general direction of U.S. Quarantine Station, on Staten Island, New York.

Connor discusses field work and a difficult case, in San Cristobal. Connor is worried that yellow fever's demise in Peru will be announced too soon.

Carter recommends strict enforcement of sanitary rules to prevent further outbreaks of yellow fever. He believes that entire coast line of Peru is free of disease.

Hanson discusses the political situation in Peru and his difficulties in dealing with local authorities.

[Carter] discusses Scannell's work against yellow fever in Chiapas, Mexico.

Caldwell agrees with Carter that there are no human carriers of yellow fever. He discusses, in detail, his field work in Mexico.

Carter requests clarification of the veracity of a controversial study published by the Rockefeller Foundation, in 1921, regarding yellow fever and human experimentation.

Hanson updates Carter on his search for material for Carter's yellow fever book. The Peruvian health authorities have suggested he stay after the end of campaign, but he is uncertain what he will do.

Noguchi writes to Carter concerning the confusion over human experimentation in the 1921 Rockefeller Foundation report.

Hanson discusses yellow fever cases in Peru.

Scannell discusses his field work and answers Carter's questions concerning the breeding places of mosquitoes in wells.

Rose reports that the western coast of South American is free from yellow fever. There are still cases of yellow fever in eastern Brazil.

The writer makes recommendations concerning how the International Health Board should handle inquiries concerning the status of yellow fever in various South American countries.

Caldwell reports on the Mexican yellow fever and antimalarial campaign, describing the cooperative efforts of the Mexicans and the Rockefeller Commission workers.

Caldwell discusses his work in Vera Cruz and neighboring areas.

Caldwell asks Carter to review a report on the yellow fever campaign in Mexico. He discusses the current situation in the field.

White discusses ongoing mosquito eradication work in Mexico and South America.

Carter reviews, in detail, the "Report of the Yellow Fever Campaign in Second Yellow Fever Zone."

This report discusses the probable origin of yellow fever in Africa.

Russell paraphrases telegrams and letters, enclosing one from White, concerning new yellow fever cases in Mexico and Africa.

White writes that he has been mediating between Connor and Stubbs. He briefly describes the situation in Mexico regarding yellow fever.

Gunn reports to Russell on yellow fever and public health conditions in the Ivory Coast, Africa.

Caldwell replies to questions raised by Carter concerning yellow fever outbreaks in Mexico and Africa.

Carter discusses the latest yellow fever outbreak in Mexico. He is also concerned about the new cases in Africa.

Russell discusses yellow fever cases in Grand Bassam and West Africa. French government officials ask for medicine to combat the outbreak.

Read informs Carter that Connor wants the yellow fever council, including Carter, to critique his articles on yellow fever.

Gunn reports on a vaccine shipment and on new cases of yellow fever in the Ivory Coast.

[Carter] critiques Connor's articles on mosquitoes, fish, and yellow fever. He credits Connor with the use of fish for mosquito control in recent yellow fever campaigns.

In this editorial the Canal Zone Chief Health Officer discusses malaria and public health efforts in Panama.

Russell asks Carter for comments on the enclosed letter from Gunn regarding yellow fever and public health conditions in Ivory Coast, Africa.

Comstock describes possible yellow fever cases to Schobinger. All involve foreigners in Brazil. Comstock criticizes the local physicians' attitude and treatment of the cases.

Hazlehurst seeks Carter's advice on a draft of Regulations Governing the Impounding of Waters, which he is anxious to have passed by the State Board of Health.

Williams discusses a bulletin that was distributed to educate the public about mosquitoes. He writes about employing a sanitary officer for malaria education.

Ship Captain Wood requests the quarantine officer to dispose of the body of a Spanish sailor, a possible yellow fever victim.

Farrell is impressed by Carter's suggestions of field experiments for malaria control. He discusses funding issues.

Lombard reports to Cumming on a possible yellow fever case involving the death of a Spanish sailor at Mobile, Alabama.

Russell thanks Carter for answering Antonetti's questions. He has no news of more yellow fever cases in Mexico.

Cumming advises Lombard on a possible yellow fever case at Mobile, Alabama.

The Mexico City correspondent comments on new yellow fever cases.

Carter reports on his survey of mosquito breeding in certain portions of Bridgewater Lake and the surrounding area.

Lombard reports on a possible yellow fever case involving the death of a Spanish seaman. He includes clinical and pathological reports and describes treatment of the vessel and crew.

Russell encloses a letter from Selskar M. Gunn reporting on yellow fever in French West Africa.

Cavassa writes to Carter that he finds his account of the yellow fever epidemic in Peru interesting. Unfortunately, he has lost the reference to the article on Stegomyias that Carter had requested.

Carter critiques the tentative requirements for impounding water to prevent the production of malaria which were sent to him by Hazlehurst. He discusses the costs of malaria prevention measures. He comments on the ideas of LePrince and Griffitts.

Fisher requests Carter's suggestions for water projects in North Carolina.

Carter reports on his survey of McDowell Creek to determine the presence of malaria bearing mosquitoes and the effect of the proposed Mountain Island Pond on the production of these mosquitoes. Carter believes a survey needs to be repeated after the creation of the pond.

Hazlehurst thanks Carter for his comments on the proposed Alabama public health regulations.

Hanson writes about resuming his yellow fever work in Mexico. He discusses the ramifications, both personal and financial, that such a decision would entail. He comments on the political situation in Mexico.

Fricks hopes that Carter will be able to attend the Chattanooga meetings.

Bauvallet reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine to treat yellow fever cases in Bassam, Ivory Coast.

Bauvallet reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine to treat yellow fever cases in Bassam, Ivory Coast.

LePrince thanks Carter for introducing his ideas on mosquitos and drainage into technical schools.

Seguin reports on possible yellow fever deaths and public health response in French West Africa.

Fisher thanks Carter for his public health recommendations. He describes his anti-malaria work and tells of the prevalence of malaria at North and South Carolina sites.

Fricks sends Rankin and Carter a copy of proposed impounded water health regulations.

Seguin reports on possible yellow fever deaths and public health response in French West Africa.

Rose informs Carter that the International Health Board plans to continue yellow fever work in Mexico and possibly in Brazil.

[Carter] sends Fisher information on impounded waters. He comments on the malaria and mosquito situation in North and South Carolina.

Fisher reports on malaria and mosquito conditions at some North Carolina sites.

Hazlehurst returns Carter's memoranda.

Carter comments on the Health Board's work in Mexico and Grand Bassam.

Long sends Carter copies of correspondence about a possible yellow fever case at Mobile, Alabama.

Rose requests Carter's opinion on an alleged yellow fever case.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Lombard's report on a possible case of yellow fever involving the death of a Spanish seaman and asks for his opinion of the case.

[Carter] discusses an alleged case of yellow fever. He believes that a quarantine should be instituted for safety's sake.

Rose reports on a yellow fever outbreak in Ceara, Brazil.

Shipping manager Nettles informs medical officer Murphy about the route taken by a ship where a possible yellow fever death occurred. He describes quarantine and treatment of the ship at Mobile, Ala.

Hausheer reports that their yellow fever findings in Surinam proved negative, but yellow fever is present in Sierra Leone.

Lombard requests Carter's advice on possible yellow fever cases.

Rose sends Carter a letter with more information on the possible yellow fever death of a Spanish seaman. He reports that conditions are satisfactory in British Guiana.

Parker requests Carter's opinion on his formula for the economic loss caused by malaria in Mississippi.

[Hackett's] report to the International Health Board traces the history of yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil. The report includes mortality records and clinical records of cases among Americans and Europeans.

Carter sends Long excerpts from a Stegomyia article he is writing that discusses breeding temperatures.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Dr. Hackett's report on yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil

Parker discusses his formula to compute economic losses due to malaria.

Hanson discusses his career options in Peru and Africa. He mentions the possibility of leaving public health.

Denno describes the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose. Denno would like Noguchi to examine Cose in New York.

Connor reports on yellow fever in Mexico. He suspects a Caribbean epidemic spreading from Brazil.

[Laura Carter] sends Cumming a list of Henry Carter's articles at the Army Medical Museum.

Read sends Carter a copy of Dr. Denno's letter on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose.

White comments on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman Cose. White reports on the Mexican yellow fever work.

Veracruz describes methods used to control mosquito breeding in Mexico. He also discusses yellow fever outbreaks and disease transportation routes in Mexico.

Caldwell comments on the Mexican yellow fever commission report.

Hanson writes about his search for new work and his discouragement at not being offered public health positions. He notes that sanitary work in Peru has almost stopped due to financial issues.

Guiteras resigns from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council.

Rose sends Carter a letter from Dr. White speculating on the Cose yellow fever case.

Dunn reports on his survey of the city of Barranquilla.

Carter discusses the seasonal presence and absence of mosquitoes, and the control of their breeding through the use of vegetation control, fish stocking, and maintenance of water level in ponds.

Carter comments on recent yellow fever articles and summarizes yellow fever work. He discusses the relation of Leptospira icteroides to yellow fever and the use of curative sera. He also mentions the recent yellow fever outbreaks in Brazil, Colombia, and West Africa.

White's report states that the Colombian government accepts the existence of yellow fever in the country, and will pay half of the funding for the International Health Board's yellow fever campaign. It details the geographic locations of the disease.

[Carter] gives corrections on a manuscript. He comments extensively on Gorgas, Havana around 1900, Finlay, his own work on extrinsic incubation and its influence on Reed, and the immediate influence of Reed's work

Flannagan submits a paper to The American Magazine's essay contest on the seven greatest Americans and names Carter as the fifth great American for his contributions to public health.

Earle describes the history of yellow fever in Puerto Rico prior to the American occupation and includes a table with a summary of deaths due to yellow fever in various years.

Carter describes locations where yellow fever is present and discusses the chance of the disease spreading to non-infected areas of the world, mainly by ship.

This is a detailed report on yellow fever work in Mexico. Topics discussed include: the history of yellow fever in the area, recent epidemics and public health efforts at mosquito control and vaccination.

Hanson requests Carter's advice regarding the yellow fever campaign in Peru.

Robertson inquires about the possibility of doing a flea survey and discusses threat of a plague.

Rose regrets that Guiteras will resign from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council. He thanks Guiteras for his contributions to the yellow fever work.

Noguchi reports to Denno on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman Cose. He believes Cose did not have yellow fever and asks for clinical records on the case.

Stimson asks Fricks to assign a man to survey a proposed anti-malaria project in order to devise a cost estimate for Congress.

LePrince needs Carter's specifications for an anti-malaria campaign to use for a cost estimate to Congress. He sends Carter a copy of the letter that requests the estimate.

Read sends Carter Noguchi's reports on the unusual yellow fever case of seaman John Cose.

Griffitts writes that he would like to be assigned to North Carolina.

Guiteras explains that he must resign from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council because he is going into general practice, and will not have enough time.

Hanson suspects that the reported case of Weil's disease, reported in Guayaquil, may be yellow fever. He believes that the International Health Board should investigate.

[Carter] informs White of Lyster's visit and the danger of yellow fever in Tuxpan.

[Carter] informs Fricks of the regulations for impounded waters and comments on papers submitted.

Russell writes that he will begin sending Carter the International Health Board bulletin.

Read sends Carter a report, by Houle, on yellow fever work in Mexico.

Long reports that there is yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil, and that steamers from Ceara are due in New York.

Russell informs Carter that Connor and Scannell are skeptical about the use of copper in mosquito breeding control.

Read sends Carter correspondence concerning yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Lyster praises Houle and the yellow fever work in Mexico and congratulates him on the birth of a son. Lyster informs Houle that he sent a copy of the report on the yellow fever work to Carter.

Rose sends Carter a letter from Long concerning yellow fever at Ceara, Brazil.

Lyster sends Carter a report on the yellow fever campaign in Vera Cruz, Mexico and a letter Lyster has written to Houle commenting on the campaign.

Connor reports extensively on the yellow fever campaign in Mexico.

Griffitts writes about water impoundment and mosquito control in Alabama. He regrets that he is not going to North Carolina.

Rose informs Guiteras that the International Health Board regrets his resignation from the Board and expresses appreciation for his services.

Noguchi gives his opinion on a possible infectious jaundice case in Guayaquil, and requests clinical data.

Carter discusses the breeding habits of Stegomyia.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Seguin reports on the use of Noguchi serum and vaccine in French West Africa, and discusses its prophylactic value.

Rose sends Carter correspondence relating to Guiteras' resignation from the International Health Board's Yellow Fever Council.

[Carter] gives White advice on employing stegomyia control in limited areas.

Rose sends Carter Noguchi's letter concerning the possible infectious jaundice in Guayaquil.

Woldert requests that Carter send him information on anti-malarial work.

Rose writes about compensation for Henry Rose Carter's work and the value placed on the work of both Henry Rose Carter and Laura Armistead Carter.

Read thanks Carter for his comments on Connor's article.

Read writes that the Health Board has received the articles Carter sent, and that they are sending him Guiteras' report and the Yellow Fever Commission report.

Read informs Carter that the Health Board has written to Connor suggesting he experiment with the water bug used by Houle.

Griffitts reports to Carter about anti-malarial work in Alabama. He requests Carter's advice for cleaning up a pond.

The writer describes experiments involving the winter breeding of mosquitoes.

Hanson informs Carter that he has settled in Jacksonville, Florida and has started his own practice. He discusses an alleged case of Weil's Disease in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Rose sends Carter clinical reports on possible yellow fever cases in Africa. The letter contains Carter's autograph notes. [Note: date may be in error; may be 1924, since enclosures sent with it date from March-Sept. 1923]

Griffitts writes that he has surveyed a power company pond and makes recommendations for malaria prevention measures.

[Carter] discusses a fever outbreak in Ecuador. He weighs the evidence for and against a diagnosis of yellow fever.

Rucker reports on possible cases of yellow fever in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

These excerpts - from the "Diario del Comercio" - describe a Colombian fever epidemic and advise preventive measures.

Read sends Carter a copy of the 1914 Rose-Gorgas interview to use in his history.

Parker describes his malaria education efforts.

Miller reports on a possible yellow fever outbreak in Colombia.

Carter informs Leathers about his career in malaria and yellow fever control and the careers of others prominent in the field.

Read writes to Carter about fever cases in Guayaquil and Colombia.

Carter informs Russell about a possible yellow fever epidemic in Colombia.

Pareja discusses fever cases in Guayaquil and emphatically denies that they are yellow fever.

Carter writes that he has completed the chapter on yellow fever epidemiology. He wonders if scientists in the field might find it useful.

Carter writes that he agrees with the Pareja report regarding yellow fever in Ecuador.

The writer reports on progress in yellow fever work. Pathology, mortality, sanitation measures, epidemiology and the locations of recent outbreaks are all mentioned.

Carter writes about the malaria control work in the U.S. and introduces Peterson.

Russell asks if Hanson would accompany White on a yellow fever survey of Colombia.

Hanson must decide whether to stay in private practice or resume yellow fever work with the International Health Board. Enclosing a telegram from Russell, he asks Carter if there is suspicion of yellow fever in Colombia.

Felt reports on a possible yellow fever case in West Africa.

Barber requests information about the prevalence of different malaria parasites in relation to the season in the southern United States.

The medical record for Hanney describes his serum treatment for yellow fever and subsequent death.

White describes the use of yellow fever serum in one of his patients who subsequently died.

Connor discusses a test for the diagnosis of yellow fever and the possibility of combining an anti-malarial campaign with yellow fever work. He suggests that the Board employ someone to study paleo-pathology.

[Carter] refers to the 1916 Gorgas report indicating that the fever in Muzo, Colombia was not yellow fever.

Arthur poses numerous questions related to mosquitos.

Hanson writes that he doubts there is yellow fever in Colombia. He discusses the differences between his private practice and working for the public health service.

Russell sends Carter a letter concerning yellow fever in West Africa.

Russell thanks Carter for his comments on Connor's paper.

Felt reports on yellow fever at Saltpond, Gold Coast.

[Carter] answers Arthur's questions regarding mosquitos and their relationship to malaria and yellow fever.

Carter requests information on the traffic from the western coasts of Central and South America to Australia.

Read reports that there have been no new fever cases in Bucaramanga, Colombia for the past 15 days.

Robertson sends Carter a copy of his report on bubonic plague and asks for criticism.

Barber discusses research on the seasonal incidence of malaria types.

Fisher comments on the effects of certain types of algae on mosquito larvae.

Griffitts writes that he was not chosen for International Health Board work. He offers his opinion on employee-Health Service relations.

Richards reports that Houle is currently away.

Creel lists vessels sailing between the west coast of South America and Asia.

Diaz thanks Carter for a reprint on yellow fever. He requests additional copies - from the Chicago Medical Book Company - of other articles written by Carter.

[Carter] requests data on the mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti.

Carter writes that the most pressing problems stem from impounded water, especially in regards to malaria.

[Carter] requests that Fricks forward a letter to Welch.

[Laura Carter] writes that Henry Carter believes that parasites do not develop in mosquitoes below 61 degrees . He believes last year's cases of malaria were caused by females that had been hibernating.

Houle writes that he has little information about trans-Pacific shipping from Mexican ports, but suggests where Carter can obtain an itinerary of all vessels.

Smith provides detailed information on the steamer traffic between South America, Asia and Australia.

[Carter] requests the itinerary of the S. S. Lines from the Americas to Pacific islands.

Read writes that the Colombian government is cooperating with Miller. Read also mentions financial issues surrounding the work in South America. Work is under way to gain entry to Venezuela in order to make a survey of the situation there.

Coello discusses the sailing routes between South America and Australia, Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States.

The writer discusses the influence of pine trees on mosquito production.

This memorandum gives the itinerary of the Japanese steamers running between Asia and Peruvian ports.

The writer reports that no vessels other than the Japanese are running between Asia and South American ports. The writer also notes that yellow fever is extinguished in Peru.

Pettman is nearly out of yellow fever vaccine. He describes the case of an Italian who died of yellow fever and lists yellow fever deaths among whites in the Gold Coast.

Connor reports that there are no cases of yellow fever yet, but the critical period will be in the summer. Connor believes yellow fever in Columbia threatens Mexico.

[Carter] informs Linson that Colon has established a full quarantine against several Colombian ports. [Carter] also reports on mosquito breeding in Puerto Rico. He believes that Puerto Rico needs more protection than the Canal Zone, which has a low Stegomyia index.

Sweet provides a detailed account of the vessels traveling between the Pacific Coast of the Americas and Asia.

Hanson approves of Carter's paper concerning yellow fever in Australia and Asia. Hanson offers his opinion on the world-wide campaign against yellow fever.

Scannell discusses sections from Carter's book, entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," and requests Carter's opinion on certain aspects.

Connor comments on Carter's paper on the epidemiology of yellow fever. Connor discusses his work on malaria and yellow fever in Mexico. He mentions the resignation of Guiteras.

[Carter] discusses an article by Gouzien. He mentions the outbreaks of yellow fever in Colombia and Venezuela. He anticipates the Health Board's work in Brazil.

Read sends Carter a preliminary report by White concerning the Yellow Fever Commission's survey of Colombia.

Griffitts writes that he has been inspecting ponds and implementing measures to curtail mosquito breeding.

This health department report uses three county associations as examples of what can be done to control malaria.

LePrince writes about organizing county interest in malaria control and sends a health department report.

Pothier reports on his trip to Cucuta, Colombia, where no yellow fever is reported, although there is a great incidence of stegomyia. He has informed the government of the necessity for a mosquito campaign.

Carter asks Cumpston to insert the enclosed note at the beginning of Carter's article “The Chance of the Extension of Yellow Fever to Asia and Australia.”

Carter's introductory note is to be inserted at the beginning of his article “The Chance of the Extension of Yellow Fever to Asia and Australia.”

[Carter] discusses the selection and training of yellow fever workers.

Read sends Carter a copy of a letter from Pothier to White related to cases of yellow fever in Bucaramanga.

Carter writes Beato for information about malignant fevers occurring in Cuba in 1620.

This is a medical report on the outbreak of yellow fever in Benin, West Africa. It details the measures taken to prevent further cases.

[Carter] discusses the breeding of mosquitoes in streams and ponds.

Connor writes that he is using soap as a larvacide in water, and it is proving very effective with Aedes aegypti, but not Culex larvae.

[Carter] writes that he believes Cucuta and Bucaramanga, Colombia form a permanent focus for yellow fever. He believes that both areas require mosquito control programs.

Russell sends Carter letters and a medical record concerning West African yellow fever cases and asks for his comments.

Russell reports that Hanson agrees with Carter on the need for yellow fever control measures in Cucuta, Colombia.

Byrd tells Carter that long mosquito flights did not cause a great increase in malaria in Colon. He thinks the reopening of the Canal Zone to agriculturists will result in increased malaria. He sends Carter his paper detailing anti-malarial operations.

Boldridge reports on his study of the North Carolina pond projects and suggests cutting back overgrown vegetation.

[Carter] writes about possible cases of yellow fever in Africa. He offers his opinion on the French efforts in Africa.

Coello reports on shipping between South America and Australia and Asia. He notes that sanitation in Guayaquil has improved and discusses disease cases.

The Vice Consul of the British Consulate General writes to inform Rose of a fatal case of yellow fever occurring in Sekondi, Gold Coast.

Noguchi offers his opinion about a fatal case of yellow fever occurring in West Africa and the use of the yellow fever serum and vaccine.

Hanson writes Russell about his trip along the Magdalena River in Colombia in preparation for a clean up campaign to try and halt the spread of yellow fever.

Hanson reports on yellow fever in Colombia. He also discusses financial matters.

Hanson relates his belief that yellow fever is moving from the Colombian interior towards the coast by river and states that the clean up campaign will need to be expanded and will require considerable funds if it is to be effective.

Pothier sends White his final report on the 1923 Yellow Fever Commission inspection tour of Colombia. He describes travel, meetings with government officials, and incidence of yellow fever and mosquitoes. A series of appended documents [two in Spanish] discuss preparations for the trip, the suspected epidemic in Bucaramanga, individual yellow fever cases, and further details of the tour.

Pothier sends Read his final report on the work of the Yellow Fever Commission that went to Colombia in 1923.

Richardson sends Connor a report describing an ongoing investigation into a death in Colima, Mexico, that initially received a post mortem diagnosis of yellow fever.

Deeks writes that he may attempt community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine in one of the United Fruit Company's tropical divisions. He seeks Carter's advice on this process.

Herrera writes about his examination of the patient in Colima, Mexico, whose death was diagnosed as possibly being from yellow fever and states his opinion that the man suffered from malaria complicated by alcoholism.

Connor seeks Carter's advice on whether or not to suspend the yellow fever campaign in Mexico after twelve disease-free months.

Hanson discusses a report he received from the President of Colombia expressing his concerns about yellow fever and describes areas in need of clean up as well as the time and funds a general campaign will require.

Hurtado explains the basis for his diagnosis of yellow fever in the patient who died in Colima, Mexico, and asks that reports from the liver examination be provided to him.

Connor writes Russell about the probable ongoing presence of yellow fever in the Bucaramanga-Cucuta area of Colombia and the likelihood that it has been unrecognized for some time.

Connor sends the International Health Board copies of two reports filed about the case of Luis Villalobos Corona and explains that a railroad strike may delay the arrival of additional reports, but that Frederick R. Russell has been carried the liver section to the United States.

[Carter] believes that malaria is best controlled by attacking mosquitoes and explains why. He notes that community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine is a recognized method advocated by physicians, but not by entomologists.

Carter responds to questions from Maxcy regarding the blood index of malaria and problems with blood examination tests based on data from various scientists addressing these issues.

Earle writes Howard about data referred to in his enclosed report, Yellow Fever in Puerto Rico.

[Carter] writes that he is recuperating from an angina pectoris attack. He agrees with Hanson's yellow fever strategy. He discusses his current work on the origins of yellow fever.

Hanson sends three cables from Bucaramanga about the yellow fever investigation and his travel plans.

Galindo writes about his examination of the body of the man suspected of dying from yellow fever in Colima, Mexico. He states that he does not believe that yellow fever was the cause of death and asks that the results of an examination of a liver specimen be communicated to him as Sanitary Delegate for the region.

Hansen writes about his work in Colombia. He has seen no yellow fever in Bucaramanga, although the Stegomyia index is high there as well as along the Magdelena River. He discusses other diseases he has encountered there and notes Dunn's work with mosquitoes.

Hanson states that he does not think there is yellow fever in Bucaramanga and that the purported cases, which he describes, are not yellow fever.

Carter responds to Russell's reports and letters that describe Luis Villalobos Corona's illness and post mortem appearance. Carter states that he does not know the cause of death, but believes it is unlikely to be yellow fever.

Leathers writes about Carter's contribution to public health.

Read sends Carter two accounts of yellow fever in Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

[Carter] discusses theories and scientific studies on immunization from malaria by quinine and on the blood supplies of particular types of mosquitoes.

Welch invites Carter to speak on the early history of malaria in the western hemisphere at the annual meeting of the National Malaria Committee in Washington, D.C.