letters (correspondence)

Kellogg is afraid that Rankin will excuse himself from the unveiling of the McDowell painting, and so requests that Hench write to him emphasizing the importance of the event.

Kellogg thanks Hench for his letter to Rankin concerning a medical portrait unveiling sponsored by Kellogg's company.

Kellogg sends Hench a proof of an insert prepared by the Wyeth Company that is to appear in "Modern Medicine."

Kellogg thanks Hench for his corrections of the text on “Conquerors of Yellow Fever,” to be included in the booklet of Cornwell paintings.

Kellogg suggests that Hench give a lecture on yellow fever lecture in Philadelphia. He introduces his brother, a surgeon, and comments on the successful Cornwell painting unveiling at which Col. Rankin spoke.

Kellogg asks if Hench has noted the use of the “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” painting in Morrow's new book. He discusses Pinto's role in the yellow fever experiments.

Kellogg discusses his new magazine, "Army Doctor," for which he hopes to hire Siler as an advisor. He visited the Keans and will send Hench photographs of the visit.

Kellogg discusses his meeting with Siler. He informs Hench that Lawrence Reed was honored to personally present Hench's application for an army commission.

Kellogg feels it is essential that Hench see the preliminary sketches before Cornwell begins the work on canvas.

Kellogg thanks Hench for providing so much information for Cornwell's painting. He will discuss changes in the painting with Cornwell.

Kellogg discusses his conversation with Cornwell and the changes that are planned for the yellow fever painting. Hench may take the preliminary sketches to Cuba with him if he likes.

Kellogg discusses the Cornwell painting in progress, proposed changes to the painting, and the possibility of producing a second painting to appease critics in Cuba.

Kellogg discusses his efforts to assuage critics in Cuba. He will send Hench photographs of the preliminary "Cuban versions" of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg thanks Hench for the letter, from Agramonte's daughter, in which she criticized the preliminary sketches of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg reports on his visit with Andrus and notes suggestions Andrus made for the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg discusses the depiction of soldier volunteers in the Cornwell painting. He will test reactions to the painting in Cuba before distributing it.

Kellogg discusses Hench's travel expenses and the guest list for the unveiling of the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg supplies Hench with details on the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He discusses Law's introduction of Hench, the guest list, Hench's speech, the planned order of proceedings, and the painting.