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Hench describes his yellow fever project to Webster. He discusses his theory regarding the true location of Camp Lazear. Hench inquires if there is a map of the area from circa 1900, showing the relationship of this railroad track to the dimensions of Columbia Barracks.

Hench requests that Pogolotti review his report concerning the true location of Camp Lazear before he sends it to Ramos.

Hench requests that Rojas review his report on the true location of Camp Lazear. He informs her that he plans to visit Havana soon.

Hench requests that Rodriguez-Leon review his report to Ramos, concerning the true location of Camp Lazear, before he arrives in Havana.

Ireland thanks Hench for his manuscript, which he promises to review carefully. He hopes to meet Hench in Washington soon.

Armstrong thanks Hench for sending him a copy of his address on Lazear, given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College. He congratulates him on finding the true site of Camp Lazear and his efforts to erect a memorial on the site.

Webster apologizes for the delay in answering Hench's last letter. He has not yet met with Moran.

Jordan thanks Hench for a copy of his speech about Lazear, which was given during the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College.

Wheeler thanks Hench for the items he sent her concerning yellow fever.

Clemons expresses gratitude for receiving Hench's card and various newspaper clippings. He requests a copy of Hench's speech delivered at the Lazear Building dedication.

Hench orders two copies of Carlos E. Finlay's book about his father and yellow fever.

McClain returns photographs to Hench, which had been believed lost.

Hutchison discusses an issue of "True Comics," which featured the story about Lazear. He writes that he has subscribed to the publication and has ordered additional copies for local schoolchildren.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Cooke endorses Hench's findings concerning the actual sites of Camp Lazear and the Yellow Fever Hospital. Cooke expresses hope that the site will be preserved as a fitting memorial to the conquest of yellow fever by Finlay, Reed and his colleagues.

Cooke approves Hench's report on his investigation of the actual site of Camp Lazear. He feels that the definite proof of the exact location, and its preparation as a memorial to the Yellow Fever Commission, is a valuable historic achievement. An attached autograph note provides physical details of the site.

Hench wants Cooke to look over his report to prove the actual location of Camp Lazear. The report will be presented to Ramos in Cuba. Hench requests that Cooke write to Ramos if he supports Hench's claim.

Albertini thanks Hench for his letter and interesting items concerning yellow fever. He hopes to meet Hench after his arrival in Havana.

Hench comments on the Lazear story in "True Comics." Hench also discusses his travel plans in Cuba and his presentation to the Cuban Minister of Defense.