Religion

Blossom Reed describes her financial troubles and considers selling her mother's paintings in order to keep her home. She alludes to writings of her mother's that would be of interest to Hench.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Latimer for a review of Kelly's biography of Walter Reed, and for her work with Kelly on the book.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Kelly for his biography of Walter Reed. She is highly complimentary.

Emilie Lawrence Reed thanks Whittaker for the sentiments expressed in his address "Unsung Heroes," and inquires if he knows the location of a church window dedicated to Christ, Florence Nightingale, and Walter Reed.

Smith explains the importance of the Reed's work with the Yellow Fever Commission and asks that his accomplishments be publicized. He includes an article on Reed's work, distributed by the New Orleans & North-Eastern Railroad Company, the Alabama & Vicksburg Railway Company, and the Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific Railway Company.

Freer informs Hench that his office cannot find the key to the map of Columbia Barracks, Cuba. However, he suggests that a participant from the time period might be able to help. Furthermore, there is no record that a map of Camp Lazear was ever prepared.

Nolte requests permission to name a son after Walter Reed.

Hanson sends Carter a Spanish translation of a lecture. Some inspectors are returning to the Canal Zone. He hopes to bring his family to Peru. There has been an outbreak of bubonic plague. He offers his opinions on the Peruvian government.

Hanson details his yellow fever work in Peru, commenting on his workers, areas of the country where mosquito work is being done, the suspension of Dunn's stegomyia work, and fever cases.

Hanson describes the ongoing yellow fever work in Colombia. He believes an outbreak is still possible, although there have been no confirmed cases. There has been extensive dengue fever in Barranquilla.

Carter writes about his health and his history of yellow fever. He discusses the possibility of eradicating yellow fever entirely. He mentions working in West Africa in the future.

Carter provides camp news.

Carter discusses quarantine and maritime sanitation in Cuba. Carter has already had yellow fever, so he does not fear infection.

[Carter] discusses the nature of the fever at Bucaramanga, Colombia.

[Carter] writes that he is recuperating from an angina pectoris attack. He agrees with Hanson's yellow fever strategy. He discusses his current work on the origins of yellow fever.

Carter writes about life in Peru and his field work. He discusses his health and financial matters as well.

Carter describes his travels in Belgium and his impressions of the Exposition.

[Carter] advises the chairman of the National Malaria Committee to reconsider abolishing a subcommittee that helps promote education in the fight against malaria.

Carter is sending Byam a paper on yellow fever for publication. Carter intends to consult with Noguchi to see if he may quote the results of latest research.

Carroll sends a note of gratitude for Kelly's letter to Secretary Wilson.