letters (correspondence)

Andrus discusses the yellow fever experiments and the role played by Lambert, whom he feels deserves more credit.

Walker requests a statement of service regarding Reed. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

On behalf of the Department of State, Hay requests two copies of Sternberg's circular on yellow fever for the Portuguese Minister.

Kelly thanks Truby for the information he sent him about Finlay because the Universidad De Villanueva wants to honor him.

Moran corrects identifications of individuals in a photograph and describes his military assignments.

Moran apologizes to Kellogg for not writing and writes that he has not yet received copies of the Cornwell painting.

[Moran] seeks to correct the misidentification of himself in a group photograph of the Hospital Corps Detachment at Columbia Barracks.

Moran provides his autobiography, including his experiences as a participant in the yellow fever experiments.

Moran thanks Peabody for his efforts in campaigning for compensation for the volunteers. Moran is hesitant to grant Agramonte compensation since he is healthy and, because of being Cuban, was immune from all dangers. Also included is a brief history of Moran's involvement with the yellow fever experiments.

Moran discusses Cuban politics in general. He notes that the Finlay-Reed controversy is still ongoing, and there are strong anti-American sentiments connected with it.

Moran acknowledges receipt of a check.

Moran notifies Kissinger that they are going to receive the Finlay Medal from the Cuban Government in Washington, D.C. He provides further detailed information concerning the upcoming event and hopes that Kissinger will be able to attend. This letter was forwarded to Hench.

Moran grants permission to use his name in the film “Yellow Jack.” He includes the names of other yellow fever volunteers.

[Moran] discusses his stay in the U.S., commenting on the changes that the war has had on American society. He thanks her for her hospitality she showed to his wife while he was at Walter Reed hospital.

Moran writes of a Thanksgiving he spent with Barringer in 1901, and then recounts his financial successes and failures after he left the University of Virginia Medical School.

Moran introduces himself to Hench and will send him an account of his experiences with the yellow fever experiments.

Moran loans Hench copies of journal articles by Agramonte and Ireland, and the Army Roll of Honor for 1936.

Moran comments on the film “Yellow Jack” and returns autographed photographs of himself. He criticizes Kissinger for enjoying the spotlight and mentions that his Congressional Medal will go to the University of Virginia.

Moran relates personal news and offers his opinion on Kissinger. He has high compliments for Kean as an authoritative source. He mentions a letter of recommendation, written by Walter Reed, which he believed to be at the University of Virginia. Moran writes that he found many inaccuracies in the film “Yellow Jack” and suggests to Hench that he should take up the Finlay vs. Reed controversy rather than the Kissinger-Moran memoirs.