letters (correspondence)

Sawyer thanks Truby for responding to his letter, and is pleased with Truby's opinion regarding Dean.

Sawyer writes a letter of introduction for Hench, hoping that Packard will see him.

Sawyer writes Strode in an attempt to trace a missing books belonging to Agramonte Rodriquez Leon.

Sawyer informs Hench that he is not in a position to approach John D. Rockefeller, Jr. on Hench's behalf, but sees no reason why Hench or the Mayo Clinic should not contact Rockefeller. Sawyer would like to hold a special session on Reed or yellow fever at the upcoming International Congress on Tropical Medicine and Malaria and solicits ideas from Hench.

Sawyer encloses a letter of introduction to Arthur Packard, an associate of Rockefeller's, for Hench. He describes plans to honor Reed by the American Society of Tropical Medicine, and thinks these efforts may increase interest in Hench's Camp Lazear project. Sawyer feels it is important to recognize Finlay's contributions, although he thinks scientists should not accept an “untenable interpretation” of certain Finlay experiments.

Sawyer tells Hench that he is writing to Strode in an attempt to trace a missing book belonging to Rodriguez Leon. He sends Hench a copy of this letter. Sawyer remembers receiving another reprint from Agramonte, but does not remember this missing book. He promises to make every effort to either find or replace the publication.

Sawyer congratulates Hench on his success in arthritis research and informs him that Gorgas may be nominated for the Hall of Fame.

Davison invites Emilie Lawrence Reed to attend the dedication of Duke University Hospital. He lists the wards named for distinguished physicians, including one named for Walter Reed.

Davison is disappointed that Emilie Lawrence Reed cannot attend the dedication of Duke University Hospital.

Mayer sends Hench a photograph of the Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Panama City.

Beaulac, of the American Embassy in Havana, informs Hench that he will attend the dedication of Camp Lazear. He would be pleased to host a reception as well.

Beaulac writes that the Embassy and the U.S. government should be grateful to Hench for all that he has done.

Beaulac is sending Hench the seating plan of the dinner, which followed the Camp Lazear dedication, along with an extra set of photographs of the Camp Lazear ceremony.

Tansey's cousins will lobby a Minnesota congressman on her behalf.

Tansey sends Emilie Lawrence Reed copies of letters written on her behalf.

Wood thanks Hench for his letter about the yellow fever survivors. He notes that it will be useful for a project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.