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Hench expresses great interest in reading Truby's paper. He requests the address of Emilie Lawrence Reed and Blossom Reed. He discusses the dinner honoring Moran at the University of Virginia, and he invites Kean to attend the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building.

Kean responds in detail to Hench's letter concerning the yellow fever experiments. He sends his diary from late 1900 and a copy of a speech at the dedication of Walter Reed's birthplace.

Kean describes answering Hench's questions about the yellow fever experiments. Kean mentions that his wife is upset about his diary being sent through mail for Hench's research, and is afraid it might get lost. He reminisces about his stay in Cuba.

Kean compares the two methods of testing for yellow fever: mosquito bites and sleeping in the infected bedding. He claims that at the time of the experiments, the latter was considered more dangerous.

[Hench] informs Kean that he has found proof that a rental fee was paid by the U.S. military to use the Rojas family farm. He is thinking of purchasing Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Kean reports that Reed requested $10,000 to conduct the yellow fever experiments. However, he is uncertain about where the financial records for the yellow fever study are being kept. He discusses an article written by Truby and encourages Hench to contact Thomas M. England, a former yellow fever volunteer.

Kean discusses his health and the dinner at the University of Virginia honoring Moran. He speaks about Finlay's mental condition during his later years. He also describes the dinner given in Havana celebrating the confirmation by the Yellow Fever Board of the Finlay theory.

Hench mentions Carlos E. Finlay's comments about his father during his later years. He describes in detail the dedication ceremony for the Jesse Lazear Building and mentions Mabel Lazear's opinion of her husband's work. He offers his opinion of Moran and Kissinger.

Hench discusses plans to finance and erect a memorial at the site of Camp Lazear. He describes it as a place where Finlay's concept was proven correct by the work of the U.S. Army. Hench includes sketches of the site.

Kean talks about Lazear's family and the location of his boyhood home. He also discusses the biography of Finlay.

Hench attempts to finish the Rheumatism Review, allowing little time for yellow fever research.

Kean answers Hench's questions regarding the yellow fever experiments.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Gorgas writes about the management of the Sanitary Department. He comments on his relationship with his superior officers in the government.

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.