letters (correspondence)

Hench discusses his interest in the story of the conquest of yellow fever and asks for Kean's involvement.

Hench expresses appreciation for Kean's collaboration in preparing the story of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench discusses various meetings he had in Cuba to acquire biographical information.

Hench contacts Kean to arrange a meeting. He also encloses a list of questions and comments and requests some addresses.

Hench is eager to hear more of Kean's recollections regarding his stay in Cuba and lists specific questions.

Hench explains that he is trying to get Lazear his share of the credit.

Hench requests permission to study Kean's diary in depth. He poses a large number of questions concerning yellow fever work.

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.

[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.

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.

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

Hench poses questions regarding the yellow fever experiments because he knows that Kean had connections with Reed.

Hench is anxious to discuss his questions with Kean.

Hench discusses the Kissinger interview, which was published in a Cleveland newspaper. He offers his opinion on the role played by Kissinger during the yellow fever experiments.

Hench is thrilled to have the Reed contract and appreciates the Agramonte and Sternberg letters. He notes that soon he will be able to see the correspondence between the Yellow Fever Board and the Surgeon General. He mentions that Kissinger had a stroke.

Hench explains the Kissinger's situation and wants Kean to write them a note suggesting a veterans' hospital.

Hench thanks Kean for writing the Kissingers.

Hench is relieved that Kissinger is doing better, and he provides information about the upcoming publication of his yellow fever paper.

Hench insists that in a historical painting, like the yellow fever painting, all figures should be identified. He suggests Carter and Ames be included.