letters (correspondence)

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.

Kellogg discusses the publication of Hench's remarks on the Cornwell painting in medical journals. The Wyeth Company will provide color inserts of the painting for publication.

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 sends Cooke copies of the first two paintings in the "Pioneers of American Medicine" series. Kellogg requests permission to contact Cooke again in order to obtain data for the next painting.

Kellogg sends Hoffmann reprints of the painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever."

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about services the Library of Congress's Photoduplication Service provides for its patrons.

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about the price of microfilms from the Library of Congress. He encloses order forms.

Cortelyou sends endorsements from the President concerning Reed succeeding Sternberg as the Surgeon General. The President also mentions O'Reilly. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Derby requests information on Jesse Lazear for the National Cyclopedia of American Biography.

Armstrong is aware of the existence of diaries by Finlay in the Academy of Sciences Library in Havana. He asks if a microfilm copy could be made for placement in the Armed Forces Medical Library in Washington. He writes Presno that he has asked Hench to act as his representative.

Armstrong suggests that Streit, Commanding General of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Walter Reed Army Hospital, would be the ideal choice to represent the U.S. government at the Camp Lazear dedication ceremonies. He praises Hench's unremitting interest and zeal.

Armstrong informs Hench he will be unable to attend the Camp Lazear dedication, but that he thinks Streit is a more appropriate representative anyway. Furthermore, Lawrence Reed, Blossom Reed and Truby will all be unable to attend as well. He mentions the possibility of financial assistance for representatives, but notes that aid for the memorial would require an act of Congress.

Armstrong informs Hench that James Hanberry's middle name is “Leonard.” He regrets that he will be unable to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear, but is sure that Streit would be happy to attend if it does not conflict with prior commitments.