letters (correspondence)

Jones inquires if Hench will contribute an article on the Cuban version of yellow fever history for the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Jones informs Hench that his journal would not be interested in publishing Hench's article on the Cuban version of the Cornwell painting.

Peddicord requests information to write an article about the life of Jesse Lazear.

Davis thanks Hench for the reprint of his article, “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.”

Clemons acknowledges return of "Walter Reed and Yellow Fever." He offers to forward a copy of the Moran - Kean correspondence if necessary.

Clemons encloses a copy of a letter from Moran to Paul B. Barringer.

Clemons offers, as a gift, copies of the Kean and Moran letters, which are on file at the University of Virginia Alderman Library.

Clemons thanks Hench for suggesting Moran's visit and reports that the dinner for Moran went very well.

Clemons acknowledges receipt of the newspaper clipping and the Washington and Jefferson College program. He will preserve these items with the other yellow fever material at Alderman Library at the University of Virginia.

Clemons expresses gratitude for receiving Hench's card and various newspaper clippings. He requests a copy of Hench's speech delivered at the Lazear Building dedication.

Clemons adds a copy of "A Mile Post" to the material at the Alderman Library, University of Virginia, on the conquest of yellow fever. He congratulates Hench for establishing the actual site of Camp Lazear.

Clemons thanks Hench for the reprint of his yellow fever article.

Clemons loans Hench a copy of Kelly's revised edition of "Walter Reed and Yellow Fever." He also offers to send photostats of two letters in the University of Virginia collection to him: Moran to Kean [August 28, 1939] and Kean to Clemons [September 22, 1939].

Clemons thanks Hench for providing him with the text of his address on Walter Reed and yellow fever.

Clemons thanks Hench for a copy of an article on Walter Reed by James H. Bailey. He is impressed by the author's range of knowledge.

Clemons will fulfill Hench's request to have items photographed and mailed to Lyons.

Jackson lists all the properties that make up the Post of Columbia Barracks, along with their rental information. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Warthen informs Hench that the Richmond Academy of Medicine will not be able to provide financial aid for the preservation of Building No. 1. He also regrets that it will not be possible to exhibit any of the Reed items at the annual history section meeting, but appreciates Hench's offer to lend copies of some of the originals and states which items he would like.