Human Experimentation

Andrus forwards Lambert's letter to Truby, as well as his own sketch of Camp Lazear.

Andrus compliments Truby and requests verification of certain incidents related to the yellow fever experiments.

Andrus writes that Truby was not in Cuba at the time Andrus alleges Reed proposed to inoculate himself.

Andrus comments on the U.S. Army and his health. He also mentions Lambert's problems with his pension.

Andrus solicits commentary from Truby on his article. He mentions previous correspondence with Hench and states that he does not know the details of how Kissinger and Moran became volunteers.

Andrus speculates on the location of the original yellow fever charts. He recalls that Reed was quite sick before arriving at Columbia Barracks, in November 1900.

Andrus writes a letter of support for Roger Post Ames and Gustaf E. Lambert, advocating enactment of the bills that would recognize their contributions to the Yellow Fever Commission work and grant pensions.

Andrus writes about an additional claimant to the yellow fever Roll of Honor: John Morris. He thinks it is unlikely that Moran will assist with the Lambert/Ames appeal.

Andrus is disappointed that Moran refuses to sign an affidavit for Lambert for the Roll of Honor. Andrus discusses his health and is happy to report that his paralysis is improving.

Andrus requests clarification of the definition of his role in the yellow fever experiments published in the Roll of Honor.

Andrus writes in support of bill S.115 granting recognition to Gustaf E. Lambert for his role in the yellow fever experiments.

Andrus provides Moran with an autobiography of his military service and a list of names and addresses of surviving yellow fever volunteers. He comments on Kissinger.

Andrus asks Moran for his address. This letter was sent via the Veterans' Bureau.

Andrus relates his experiences as a yellow fever volunteer and criticizes Kissinger's conduct. He wants to know if other volunteers have spinal difficulties and includes a plan of the Columbia Barracks laboratory.

Andrus thanks Moran for the introduction to Hench and is curious about Hench's interest. He relates family news.

Andrus summarizes his correspondence with the Mayo Clinic physicians for Moran, and he discusses the film “Yellow Jack.” He describes Lambert's physical condition and comments on the New Deal.

Andrus requests Moran's assistance in getting a bill passed to honor Ames and Lambert.

Andrus sends Hench his medical history and wonders if his spinal condition is a result of yellow fever.

Andrus offers his cooperation in Hench's project and encloses a list of the yellow fever volunteers.

Andrus appreciates Hench's input concerning the manuscript Andrus wrote about his own experience as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the manuscript, entitled “The Tale of a Guinea Pig.” and encloses a copy.