letters (correspondence)

Truby confirms that Agramonte did not visit Lazear when he was sick nor did he attend the funeral.

Truby discusses the plan to commission a painting of the Yellow Fever Board, including Finlay. He will ask Andrus and England for verification of locations and hopes his letter to Ramos was sufficient.

Truby finds Agramonte's statements greatly exaggerated. He also faults the sketch proposed for the yellow fever painting.

Truby agrees that Cooke, Ames, and Jernegan should be included in the yellow fever painting.

Truby points out historical inaccuracies found in the yellow fever painting.

Truby comments on Dean, Ames, Carroll and Agramonte. He feels his memory is sound, though he knows Hench has some skepticism. He offers his recollections of Carroll's infection and his attitude towards the mosquito theory.

Truby describes the interior of the living quarters at Camp Lazear and the problems they had with toads entering through the roof.

Truby thinks Kean will be surprised by Pinto's remarks about Truby's manuscript.

Truby mentions the uniforms worn in Cuba and also asks to view a map of Cuba in 1899 to refresh his memory.

Truby appreciates Hench's comments on the manuscript. He is sending photographs taken in Cuba. He has almost decided on the title for his book: Memoir of Walter Reed and the Great Yellow Fever Episode.

Truby responds to Hench's suggested corrections and additions to Truby's manuscript. He provides additional details, clarifies several points, and refers Hench to others who might be able to provide further information.

Truby comments on the notebook found at the New York Academy, stating that it could be Lazear's record from the laboratory. He knows the Board went to see Finlay in early July, and that they started to raise mosquitoes at once, because he saw them in glass jars. As such, he disputes Agramonte's date for the beginning of the mosquito work. Truby believes it was Lazear, not Agramonte, who induced Reed to meet with Finlay.

Truby discusses his health, a disagreement with Standlee over her book, and his ability to recollect Reed and members of his Board.

Truby tells Hench that he has received the galley proofs of his book and likes the appearance of the book and illustrations. He mentions having seen Finlay's book and thought it was beautifully done.

Truby suggests that Hench visit Russell in order to obtain more information. He notes that the urine entries in the New York Academy notebook are in Neate's handwriting.

Truby is not convinced that Hench's specialty is needed in the armed services at this time. He also tells Hench that he has heard of Andrus' death and credits Andrus with having provided a reliable account of the “events in Cuba.”

Truby informs Hench about the progress with his manuscript and credits Hench with having inspired him to write the memoirs.

Truby responds to Hench's letter of November 24, 1942. He justifies what he has written in his manuscript and clarifies several points that Hench has raised.

Truby writes about the progress with his publisher on his book manuscript and responds further to Hench's suggestion that he may encounter some harsh remarks from literary critics.

Truby writes of Lampson's novel on yellow fever. He believes that it distorts the truth and perpetuates false statements.