letters (correspondence)

Hench describes his visits with the Keans and Ramos. An exhibit of the Cornwall painting is planned in Cuba. He describes a mural by a Cuban artist entitled, “The Martyrs of the Conquest of Yellow Fever.”

Hench thinks that Reed was independent of Sternberg in his yellow fever investigation and is trying to decide how much credit Sternberg deserves. Hench believes that Reed and Lazear worked out the project on their own.

Hench is unable to resolve the discrepancy concerning the number of yellow fever huts. He discusses Siler's health. Lazear's daughter has her father's missing microscope.

Hench informs Truby that he has assembled all the necessary data from the National Archives. He would appreciate any comments Truby has to make about these materials. Hench makes comments and raises questions about the information in the documents.

Hench explains why he has not had time to write the yellow fever story. He hints about a possible breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Hench believes that Lambert wants Ames to be honored because it might help Lambert's own campaign to have his name included as well.

Hench writes to Truby that he was distressed to learn about the death of Kean. He praises Kean and his work.

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.

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.

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 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.

Hench inquires if it would be possible to determine the cost to the U.S. Army of the entire Yellow Fever Commission, beyond the regular pay of those involved.

Hench will send Truby copies of the checks in Kean's checking account, as well as the checkbook itself, so that Truby can estimate Camp Lazear's expenses.

Hench appreciates Truby's analysis of the financial records from Camp Lazear.

Hench writes Truby that they share a tendency to be perfectionists who are very sensitive to criticism, but assures Truby that he remains well respected in Washington, D. C.

Hench promises to return Truby's manuscript with comments next week.

Hench promises to send Truby memorabilia on the Washington and Jefferson College events and to start working on Truby's manuscript.