letters (correspondence)

Ireland informs Hench that Truby's yellow fever article will be published in the Medical Department Bulletin.

Ireland requests twelve reprints of Hench's article on yellow fever. He reports that Truby has almost finished writing his manuscript, and agrees with Hench that it could be better published by someone other than the Surgeon General's Office.

Ireland thanks Hench for the reprints of his yellow fever article and reports that Truby's manuscript should be ready to publish soon.

Ireland agrees with Mead regarding the annuities of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Ireland recommends Truby for a hospital position, describing his character and experience.

Connor reports on the yellow fever work in Mexico.

Connor discusses a test for the diagnosis of yellow fever and the possibility of combining an anti-malarial campaign with yellow fever work. He suggests that the Board employ someone to study paleo-pathology.

Connor reports that there are no cases of yellow fever yet, but the critical period will be in the summer. Connor believes yellow fever in Columbia threatens Mexico.

Connor comments on Carter's paper on the epidemiology of yellow fever. Connor discusses his work on malaria and yellow fever in Mexico. He mentions the resignation of Guiteras.

Connor writes that he is using soap as a larvacide in water, and it is proving very effective with Aedes aegypti, but not Culex larvae.

Connor discusses his theories regarding the origins of yellow fever.

Connor discusses his paper on yellow fever, including the use of scrubbed versus unscrubbed water barrels. He believes that the areas of North and Central America should be considered one unit because of modern transportation.

Connor seeks Carter's advice on whether or not to suspend the yellow fever campaign in Mexico after twelve disease-free months.

Connor reports to Carter that the Mexican yellow fever campaign is going well, although he has had difficulties with local officials. He agrees that Maracaibo, rather than the larger Colombian towns, is the focal point for yellow fever.

Connor reports on mosquito breeding and the need to introduce fish for mosquito control. He notes that there is public pressure on the government for mosquito reduction.

Connor describes an unknown fever in Dutch Guiana. He discusses the prevalence of Aedes stegomyia and the types of water storage used in the area.

Connor discusses the yellow fever work in El Salvador.

Connor discusses his yellow fever campaign in El Salvador; as well as the work of his colleagues in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Connor describes the progress against yellow fever in Mexico. He would like to have Carter's yellow fever articles translated into Spanish.