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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.

Gooch responds to Hench's questions concerning Gooch's yellow fever research.

Hench asks Cooke to edit his letter to Ramos, requesting that he emphasize Finlay's contribution.

Hench writes that he is glad the autographed photographs of Moran and Kissinger have been found.

Hench requests Report No. 841, 71st Congress from the Government Printing Office.

Hench will be in Florida and Havana for several weeks. He informs Wheeler that he will leave the yellow fever data from her library in his office.

Cooke complies with Hench's suggested alterations to his letter to Ramos. He thanks Hench for all the material Hench sent him concerning the Lazear Memorial celebration.

Clemons adds a copy of "A Mile Post" to the material at the Alderman Library, University of Virginia, on the conquest of yellow fever. He congratulates Hench for establishing the actual site of Camp Lazear.

McKenna lists room prices at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, in Havana.

Hench provides information about resorts in Cuba.

Tisdel informs Hench that House Report No. 841, 71st Congress is not available.