Human Experimentation

Hench requests information on the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench requests the names and addresses of surviving yellow fever volunteers.

Hench thinks that the original records and fever charts still exist, but does not know where they are. He encourages Andrus to rewrite his story to emphasize his own role in the experiments.

Hench reveals his thoughts on Kissinger. He expresses his continued interest in the yellow fever story.

[Hench] writes that he doubts Moran has really found the infected-clothing building. [Hench] wants to buy the property.

[Hench] discusses the identity of the shack on the Rojas farm.

Hench questions Moran concerning the possible Camp Lazear buildings.

Hench would like to meet with Moran to discuss the yellow fever experiments.

Hench thanks Moran in advance for the promised autobiography.

Hench thanks Moran for the manuscript of his autobiography. He offers to help Moran publish his recollections in a medical history journal.

Hench informs Moran of his continued plans to publish Moran's and Kissinger's memoirs. He offers medical advice and invites Moran to visit the Mayo Clinic.

Hench thanks Moran for the photographs and will have slides made of them. He offers medical advice for Andrus. He notes that Kissinger is expected to give a talk on his experiences.

Hench comments on the film “Yellow Jack.” He defends Kissinger and proposes further investigations of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench plans to visit Havana in March 1940. He would like to see and photograph the actual site of Camp Lazear.

Hench requests copies of Cuban newspaper articles, about the work of the Yellow Fever Commission, and for maps of the Rojas farm and the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench is concerned that there is only one copy of Moran's yellow fever manuscript, and so urges Moran to send it to him to have copies made. Hench would like to have a copy of Moran's manuscript to compare with his notes, and as a basis to formulate questions for Moran.

Hench begs Moran to allow him to read his manuscript “My Date with Walter Reed and Yellow Jack” while Moran is still alive so that he can discuss it with him. He promises to keep it in confidence. Hench discusses the ongoing Camp Lazear memorialization campaign.

Hench informs Bullard that he is forwarding his manuscript to Kean after Bullard's review. He asks Bullard for clarification concerning some of his remarks. Hench explains the difference between the Havana Yellow Fever Board and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board.

Hench describes in detail the background of his efforts to memorialize the Camp Lazear site, and his plans for the preservation of the site and establishment of a museum. He asks Andreu about the availability of funds from the Cuban government or private sources for building and upkeep, and about costs for these efforts. Without this information and commitment from the Cubans he will find it difficult to raise funds from American sources.

Hench describes his research on the conquest of yellow fever. He is anxious to learn as much as possible about Ames' contribution.