letters (correspondence)

Hench informs Sawyer about his efforts to memorialize Camp Lazear Building No. 1. He believes this is an opportunity to forge Cuban-American bonds. The Cuban government supports this effort, and the Mayo Clinic has pledged a financial contribution. Through Sawyer, [Hench] hopes to contact the Rockefeller Foundation in order to solicit their financial support.

Hench informs Sawyer that he had never intended for him to personally approach Rockefeller on his behalf. He requests a letter of introduction to present to Rockefeller or one of Rockefeller's associates.

Hench writes that he will keep Sawyer informed of progress on the Camp Lazear memorial and is glad that Sawyer agrees that Finlay should also be honored.

Hench expresses concern about the safety of material being shipped for an exhibit.

Hench has edited the manuscript and selected photographs for the publication of his Washington, D.C. lecture.

Hench is sending Rappleye information about the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench informs him that de Castro laid three wreaths as Rappleye instructed. He would appreciate reimbursement for the wreaths and can send photographs if Rappleye wishes.

Hench inquires if a representative of the College of Physicians and Surgeons would like to place a wreath under the medallions of Agramonte, Lazear and Sternberg during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear. All three were graduates of the College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Hench thanks Mayer for the photograph of the Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Panama City.

Hench is sending Beaulac his memorandum on the dedication of Camp Lazear. He hopes the American Embassy will be called on to participate in other ceremonies at Camp Lazear.

Hench is pleased that Beaulac, the American Ambassador to Cuba, will hold a reception following the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench forwards a copy of his remarks for the dedication so that Beaulac may be better informed about the history and persons associated with Camp Lazear.

Hench provides biographical information about some of the men involved with the yellow fever experiments. He stresses the importance of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Hench agrees that Bean should suggest that the University of Virginia commemorate the centennial of Reed's birth, and offers to help in any way possible.

Hench suggests that Bean send copies of his talk about Reed to various interested persons.

Hench informs Postell that he has written to W. Branks Stewart requesting a photograph of the memorial bas-relief. He has also written to Agramonte's daughter, and thinks it would be wise for the Agramonte Memorial Library to see that she gets a photograph of the memorial.

Hench thanks Postell for helping him obtain photographs of the memorial panel at the Agramonte Memorial Library.

Hench writes that he will send Wranek a copy of his speech on Reed at the University of Virginia. He discusses the content of the speech and notes that he emphasizes Lazear's contribution as well as Reed's.

Hench requests clippings pertaining to his speech, at the University of Virginia, to send to the Reeds and to others who have given him Reed material.