Human Experimentation

Andrus writes that some of the enlisted men thought it highly unlikely that Lazear would have allowed a stray mosquito to bite him. It was known that Carroll was inoculated by mosquito-bite, but not clear if that was the cause of Carroll's disease as he also had been in the epidemic zone. He looks forward to Hench's comments on his manuscript.

Andrus informs Hench that his manuscript, which detailed his role in the yellow fever experiments, was rejected by Hearst publications.

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 to Cooke with questions regarding the yellow fever experiments and Agramonte's role. Cooke answers the questions in the spaces provided and adds a qualifying note.

Moran provides his autobiography, including his experiences as a participant in the yellow fever experiments.

Moran thanks Peabody for his efforts in campaigning for compensation for the volunteers. Moran is hesitant to grant Agramonte compensation since he is healthy and, because of being Cuban, was immune from all dangers. Also included is a brief history of Moran's involvement with the yellow fever experiments.

Moran discusses Cuban politics in general. He notes that the Finlay-Reed controversy is still ongoing, and there are strong anti-American sentiments connected with it.

Moran notifies Kissinger that they are going to receive the Finlay Medal from the Cuban Government in Washington, D.C. He provides further detailed information concerning the upcoming event and hopes that Kissinger will be able to attend. This letter was forwarded to Hench.

Moran grants permission to use his name in the film “Yellow Jack.” He includes the names of other yellow fever volunteers.

Moran writes of a Thanksgiving he spent with Barringer in 1901, and then recounts his financial successes and failures after he left the University of Virginia Medical School.

Moran will send Hench a photograph of himself at no charge, and returns Hench's check. He offers Hench advice on contacting other yellow fever survivors and politely refuses medical treatment for his duodenal ulcer.

Moran inquires about his draft letter for Pew and comments on Agramonte's letter regarding Carroll's case of yellow fever.

Moran writes that he has information from the Rojas family on Army contracts for the occupation of Camp Lazear.

Moran informs Hench that he has been exploring the area where Camp Lazear was located and has seen part of the infected-clothing building and the site of the mosquito building.

Moran informs Hench that he is sure that he has found the Camp Lazear infected-clothing building, and has investigated the acquisition of the building and surrounding land.

Moran informs Hench that he should be able to acquire the shack on the Rojas farm, which he is sure is the infected-clothing building, for no charge.

Moran describes his discussions with the Cubans on the proposed Lazear Memorial.

Moran writes that he is certain the shack on the Rojas farm is Camp Lazear Building No. 1, the infected-clothing building.

Moran translates and transcribes for Hench a letter Moran has received from the Cuban government regarding Camp Lazear.

Moran comments on the film “Yellow Jack” and returns autographed photographs of himself. He criticizes Kissinger for enjoying the spotlight and mentions that his Congressional Medal will go to the University of Virginia.