letters (correspondence)

[Hench] inquires about Lazear's college career. He discusses a possible guest list for the Lazear Building dedication ceremony.

Hench describes Cooke's participation in the yellow fever experiments and thinks he deserves recognition.

[Hench] inquires about the type of speech he should give at the upcoming Lazear memorial. [Hench] feels that Moran and Kissinger would not resent Cooke's inclusion in the event.

Hench discusses the inclusion of Cooke for the Lazear memorial ceremony.

[Hench] reports that Rojas has discovered receipts that prove the site of Camp Lazear. [Hench] would like to buy the site and the building remains for restoration.

Hench specifies photo credits for the Lazear memorial souvenir program.

Hench discusses details of the upcoming Lazear memorial ceremony.

Hench writes that he was glad to receive the film and photographs taken during the events at Washington and Jefferson College. He points out that his autographed photographs of Kissinger and Moran have still not been returned.

Hench is sure Hutchison will find the missing autographed photographs. He corrects a professional title for use in a citation.

Hench gently chides Hutchison for omitting to send the promised autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. Hench requests additional copies of "A Milestone." He also solicits fund-raising advice for a planned memorial in Havana, Cuba.

Hench asks for any available copies of the brochure "A Mile Post" and/or Alumni Bulletins, from Washington and Jefferson College. Hench questions a request for his biographical data from Washington and Jefferson College officials since he assumes they have it already on file.

Hench sends payment for the memorial plate sent to Mabel Lazear. Hench promises to send biographical information for the Alumni Directory.

Hench comments on the Lazear story in "True Comics." Hench also discusses his travel plans in Cuba and his presentation to the Cuban Minister of Defense.

Hench sends Hutchison a reprint of his article in "Hygeia" and an article about the Cornwell painting. He has requested that the Wyeth Company send Hutchison a large reproduction of the painting for display in Lazear Hall.

Hench wants to pay for duplicate photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He has not yet received the other photographs or the souvenir booklets from the Lazear memorial event. Hench regrets that there is no photograph of himself receiving his honorary degree [from Washington and Jefferson College].

Hench thanks Hutchison for the Rovensky letter. Hench would like to meet Kissinger and question him about the yellow fever experiments.

Hench reports that Kissinger is in Florida until May, so an article will not be possible until after he returns.

Hench provides information about the Founder's Day speakers. He plans to see Moran in March and suggests inviting him to the ceremony. Hench will visit and film Moran and Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Hutchison that he has written to Lord Dawson concerning a later date for the Lazear memorial dedication.

Hench informs Hutchison about Kissinger's situation, and that he plans to publish the recollections of both Kissinger and Moran.