letters (correspondence)

Carr expresses his admiration for Henry Carter.

Brill requests a photograph of Reed to be included with the publication of Hench's lecture in the Alpha Omega Alpha magazine.

Brill discusses details concerning the publication of Hench's Alpha Omega Alpha lecture by the society.

Morgan sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Bennett informs Hench that a representative of Jefferson Medical College will lay a wreath in memory of Finlay at the Camp Lazear dedication. Jefferson Medical College, Finlay's alma mater, is planning a celebration of the centennial of Finlay's graduation, in 1855.

The Surgeon General accepts the estimate the Gibson Bros. will charge for publishing 300 copies of the pamphlet, “The Etiology of Yellow Fever.”

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Kellogg provides Hench's address, at Camp Carson, and writes that he hopes Truby's manuscript will be released soon.

Hench responds to Carlos E. Finlay's criticism of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting.

Kellogg thanks Finlay for his letter and assures him that his opinion was welcomed. He discusses the possibility of a second yellow fever painting.

Kellogg thanks Agramonte's daughter for her comments on the Cornwell sketches and describes planned changes to the painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg assures Rankin that Cornwell will make the suggested corrections to the McDowell painting. He is pleased that Rankin may be able to speak at the unveiling of the painting.

Kellogg informs Kean of the final decisions made in identifying the figures in the Cornwell painting. He informs Kean that Carlos E. Finlay has altered his earlier judgement of the painting.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.