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Truby is extremely critical of Standlee's manuscript, and believes that she is not competent to write an accurate account. He encloses a copy of his letter to her.

Truby reviews Chapter 3 of Standlee's manuscript.

Hench informs Truby that he is going to Cuba for a conference, but will not have time to do much with yellow fever research. Hench writes that the Cuban government has money to clean-up the site of Camp Lazear.

Mrs. Kean recommends using a public relations man to counteract the Cuban press. She encloses a letter of approval from herself to Hench praising his yellow fever history work.

Cornelia Kean praises Hench's yellow fever history work, especially in specifying the important roles of both Reed and Finlay. She states her hopes that a memorial in Cuba will enshrine them both.

Hench appreciates Cornelia Kean's approval of his efforts to memorialize the people involved with the yellow fever work in Cuba.

Truby discusses who should be included - and who should be excluded - on the plaque to be placed at Camp Lazear. He thinks that Barstad and Mazzuri should be excluded.

Hench congratulates Truby for his inclusion on the Camp Lazear memorial plaque. He comments on the ongoing repairs to Building No. 1.

Hench describes the memorial ceremony that the Cubans are planning at Camp Lazear. He regrets that illness will prevent the Trubys and others from attending the ceremony.

Kean encloses three letters for Hench to read.

Kean is unable to accept the invitation to attend the ceremonies honoring the heroes of the conquest of yellow fever.

Rodriguez Exposito invites Kean to a ceremony unveiling a bust of the heroes of the yellow fever experiments and a plaque honoring those involved in the experiments.

Love proofreads Kean's letter to the Cuban committee and suggests a spelling correction.

Hench requests that Truby write a formal statement of his appreciation to the Cubans for honoring Truby in the ceremony. Nogueira has indicated that Camp Lazear and Building No. 1 would retain their names.

Hench requests that Bonnie Kean write a formal statement showing her appreciation towards the Cubans for honoring her husband.

Truby tells Hench that he is depressed because he cannot attend the ceremonies in Cuba. He asks Hench to deliver the enclosed letter from himself to Jose Andreu thanking the Cuban government for including his name on the memorial.

Truby conveys to Andreu his deep appreciation at being honored by the Cuban government for his contribution to the yellow fever work. He is also pleased that Leonard Wood and Hanberry were included

Hench informs Truby that when Batista became the Cuban president there was a change in personnel in the health department. Consequently, Truby's letter of appreciation was addressed to the wrong person.

Truby appreciates the photos of the plaques, park, and Building No. 1 that Hench sent after attending the ceremonies in Cuba.

Truby discusses the Camp Lazear National Monument and Nogueira's efforts in establishing the monument. Truby expresses his displeasure at the inaccuracies in an article about “Finlay Field.”