Philosophy

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Lazear writes about his living arrangements and his laboratory. He discusses the political situation in Cuba.

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Lazear writes that he misses watching his son grow and the comforts of home.

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Siler agrees with Hench that Emilie Lawrence Reed's pension should be transferred to Blossom Reed. Siler requests Hench's opinion regarding the wording of the plaque to be placed on the building where Reed died. Siler regrets that the plans for the Camp Lazear preservation have fallen through, but suggests that General Bliss may be able to help with the matter.

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[Moran] discusses his stay in the U.S., commenting on the changes that the war has had on American society. He thanks her for her hospitality she showed to his wife while he was at Walter Reed hospital.

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Laura Carter says that she is withholding Russell's letter about possible yellow fever cases because of Henry Carter's poor health.

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Laura Carter provides Phalen with biographical information on Henry Carter and describes his temperament.

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Laura Carter writes that she is thankful the work on her father's book is complete. She comments on her financial situation and her health.

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La Garde requests to be relieved from duty.

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Williams discusses the value of money in relation to the work in the Public Health Service.

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Barret offers Laura Carter condolences on the death of Henry Carter and reminisces about him.

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Hench details his work on the yellow fever story. He asks for Truby's recollections, particularly concerning Lazear's case of yellow fever.

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Hench assures Truby that he will not use his material without permission and asks for background notes.

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Hench thanks Redd for seeking permission from Carter's son for Hench to borrow the Carter correspondence. Hench offers to examine all the material himself and to treat it with respect. He is especially interested in correspondence between Carter and Reed, Lazear, Welch, or Sternberg.

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Hench writes to [his parents] about his recent trip east; where he attended medical conventions, spoke at the unveiling of Dean Cornwell's “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” painting, and enjoyed alumni events at his alma mater.

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Hench discusses the location of the original fever charts. He also comments on life in the army.

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Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Scope and Contents Hench doubts that he will be able to attend the Reed Memorial Association meeting, but sends suggestions regarding Association business for his colleagues to consider. He recommends that Blossom Reed continue to receive Emilie Lawrence Reed's monthly pension after the latter's death. Hench informs Siler that the Cuban government has abandoned plans to preserve Camp Lazear and refused Hench's funds to temporarily protect Building No. 1. He suggests that the Association approach contacts in...

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Hench informs his friends that the dedication of Camp Lazear has been postponed until December 3, 1952, which is Finlay's birthday and “Physicians' Day” in Havana. He is still concerned that the praise for Finlay might overshadow the doctors and volunteers who worked at Camp Lazear.

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Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

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Hewitt writes about the 1878 New Orleans yellow fever outbreak and Carter's work on the transmission of yellow fever.