Simpson summarizes the life of Lemuel S. Reed, as he knew him through religious work, and gives an account of his death and funeral. Simpson conducted the funeral service.

William Lazear announces the death of his mother and the upcoming funeral.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reed writes that he misses her.

Reed writes Emilie Lawrence that he is lonely without her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quarantine Precautions Against Yellow Fever

Incidents of the Scourge at the South

The Lessons of Calamity

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

Emilie Lawrence Reed and her young son, Walter Lawrence Reed, begin a trip east from Arizona.

Reed arrives at Fort Apache. He describes his house, and relays news of their friends. He studies Spanish.

Reed hopes that his wife's health improves. He offers news of colleagues at Fort Apache and hopes for an assignment back east. He has received no letter from her.

Reed writes that he appreciates Emilie Lawrence Reed's sacrifices. His son will be 18 months old on June 4, 1879. He sends his love and misses them.

Reed has photographs of his wife and son, and asks if they remember him. He gives news of their acquaintances and his Spanish studies.

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

Memphis Under Quarantine Rule

Reed is concerned about his son's illness. He observes a beautiful snowfall, and gives details about a hunting trip on which Native Americans accompany him.

Carter provides camp news.

Reed consoles Blincoe after her husband's death.

Reed praises Blincoe's bravery after the loss of her husband. He sends money and promises to send more in the future.

Lazear describes Edinburgh.

Lazear describes life in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Lazear describes walks and sightseeing in Edinburgh.

Lazear discusses the mail service, anatomy examinations, and the Scots.

Lazear writes that he wants to spend September in Germany to practice German, rather than returning to New York.

Lazear has received some U.S. newspapers. He discusses his plans for the next several weeks.

Lazear writes that he is nearly finished with his courses.

Lazear writes that he will be able to observe surgical operations in London. He discusses the theater, sightseeing, and a band concert.

Lazear describes sightseeing in London. He is preparing to depart for Paris.

Lazear writes about a long hiking trip and the Alsace-Lorraine.

Reed provides details of his personal finances. He relates news of his family, and he makes comments about her children. He offers his opinion regarding the religious revival at his son's school

Lazear continues his visit to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He arranges for his trip to New York.

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

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

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

[Carter] writes Mary Clayborne Carter about Gorgas, the Finlay controversy, and how the discovery of the mosquito as the vector of transmission for yellow fever relied on the work of many contributors.

Lazear writes that his workload will be lighter after Reed leaves. He reports that his son is well.

Reed announces the first proven case of yellow fever from a mosquito bite. The diagnosis of the case will be tested by experts.

This is the famous New Year's Eve letter. Reed's toothache requires cocaine treatment. Reed comments on La Roche's Yellow Fever (1853), and his own role in the historic discovery. He hears taps sound for the old year, and celebrations for New Year's Day. He requests orders to return to the United States in six weeks.

Reed writes that the yellow fever experiments have answered his prayers to do some good for mankind.

Houston provides family news. She discusses letters of congratulation for the passage of the pension bill.

Christopher Reed provides a biographical sketch of Walter Reed written.

Blincoe provides recollections of Walter Reed, and includes a transcription of Thomas Reed's letter.

Blake discusses ancient theories involving yellow fever and mosquitoes.

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.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Kelly for his biography of Walter Reed. She is highly complimentary.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Latimer for a review of Kelly's biography of Walter Reed, and for her work with Kelly on the book.

Dickenson proposes an alteration to the text of Kelly's book concerning Brooklyn Hospital. Dickenson provides a quotation from the hospital minutes of 1871 regarding Walter Reed's appointment.

Carroll sends a note of gratitude for Kelly's letter to Secretary Wilson.

Kissinger writes about his improved finances, his ill health, and his gratitude for the many contributions.

The Kissingers thank Kelly for his financial support. John Kissinger does not regret taking part in the experiment.

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

Are Our Heroes of Peace Neglected?

Carter describes his travels in Belgium and his impressions of the Exposition.

Tyler recounts yellow fever outbreaks.

As requested by Kelly, [Emilie Lawrence Reed] writes a description of Walter Reed's illness, treatment, and death.

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.

The letter fragment referencing “Maya Chronicles,” is written in both Mayan and English.

[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.

This review of Kelly's book was never published. Kean believed a staff member who was a Carroll propagandist suppressed it. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

White writes that he is willing to accept Carter's conclusion regarding the origin of yellow fever. He discusses the situation in Brazil and Africa in regards to yellow fever.

Carter writes about his health and his history of yellow fever. He discusses the possibility of eradicating yellow fever entirely. He mentions working in West Africa in the future.

His Race with Death Won by Last of the Yellow Fever Pioneers [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Oemler thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the works of Walter Reed.

Carter updates Russell on progress made on the geographic lists for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Harrison thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the gift of a Bible.

Leathers thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the donation of Walter Reed's letter and Bible to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Medical History.

Lower thanks Emilie Reed for her promised gift of a cross and vases for the nearly completed chapel at Walter Reed Hospital.

Lower informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Chapel has been completed.

Nolte requests permission to name a son after Walter Reed.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Whittaker for the sentiments expressed in his address "Unsung Heroes," and inquires if he knows the location of a church window dedicated to Christ, Florence Nightingale, and Walter Reed.

Moran informs Hench that he is sure that he has found the Camp Lazear infected-clothing building, and has investigated the acquisition of the building and surrounding land.

Morrison regrets that he cannot attend the ceremony and remembers fondly the time he spent with Hench when Hench was young.

Hench explains Moran's and Kissinger's differing memories of the yellow fever experiments. He informs Truby that he wants to write an account that will glorify all concerned with the Yellow Fever Commission.

This draft includes Hench's autograph revisions.

Hench discusses the Kissinger interview, which was published in a Cleveland newspaper. He offers his opinion on the role played by Kissinger during the yellow fever experiments.

Kean makes comments on the contents of the notebook found at the New York Academy of Medicine. He had recommended Carroll for volunteer commission of major, but it didn't happen. He discusses very positively the career of Russell. He thinks Andrus could sell his memoir for a good price. He includes a memorandum listing papers he read about the life and work of Carroll in 1907, shortly after his death.

Hench informs Kean that he has received 22 fever charts from Jessie Ames. He requests clarification in regards to remarks on the back of Dean's fever chart.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This interview transcription includes questions posed to Hench by a Cuban newspaper and Hench's answers. Hench expresses appreciation for receiving the Order of Finlay. He explains his thoughts on preserving Camp Lazear and emphasizes the cooperation that took place among people of different countries and different religions in discovering the cause of yellow fever. He also discusses his interest in hormones, particularly cortisone, hydrocortisone, and corticotropin.

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

In this draft, Hench discusses the Cuban-American cooperation underlying the conquest of yellow fever. He mentions the Havana Yellow Fever Commission of 1879 and the choice of the Finca San Jose as an experimental site because of its yellow fever immunity. He describes Finlay's mosquito hypothesis and experiments, and the initial lack of support for his theory. Finally, Hench outlines the work of Lazear and the Reed Commission, quotes Reed and Finlay, and concludes with praise for both the Cubans and Americans. [See 04435001 and 04435013 for a shorter draft, in Spanish and English, of the speech.]

In this speech, delivered at the dedication of Camp Lazear, Hench stresses the Cuban-American cooperation underlying the conquest of yellow fever. He discusses the Havana Yellow Fever Commission of 1879 and the choice of the Finca San Jose as an experimental site because of its yellow fever immunity. He describes Finlay's mosquito hypothesis and experiments, and the lack of support for his theory. Hench then outlines the work of Lazear and the Reed Commission, quotes Reed and Finlay, and concludes with praise for both the Cubans and Americans. See Spanish translation.

[Tate] gives a brief account of Lambert's achievements as a sailor and nurse.

Hench sends Lawrence Reed a list of questions regarding the specific characteristics of his father.