Physicians

Hench wants the Cubans to present the Finlay Medals to the American recipients.

Hench writes Truby that he believes Nogueira is making arrangements to get the Finlay Medal to Truby.

Hench makes recommendations for some corrections and possible deletions from Truby's manuscript. He encourages him to take steps to have the book published sooner rather than later.

Hench thinks that Reed was independent of Sternberg in his yellow fever investigation and is trying to decide how much credit Sternberg deserves. Hench believes that Reed and Lazear worked out the project on their own.

Hench writes Truby that they share a tendency to be perfectionists who are very sensitive to criticism, but assures Truby that he remains well respected in Washington, D. C.

[Hench] thanks Truby for his letter of support to the Cuban government. He finds fault with Truby's description of the location of the yellow fever ward as northwest of the hospital grounds.

Hench sends Truby suggestions for corrections or additions to Truby's manuscript on the story of the yellow fever experiments. He mentions several enclosures, which are not included with this document. An addendum from Hench to Truby on November 10, 1941 is included, as well as a transcription of a letter from James Carroll to his wife.

Hench wonders if Agramonte was with Lazear at his death because Carroll claimed that Agramonte had left three days earlier.

Hench thanks Hufford for his help regarding the Dean Bridge.

Hench sends Jacobson information regarding Reed's early career. He also refers him to Laura Wood's book.

Hench suggests that Smith invite Nogueira to be the Cuban correspondent for the “Journal of the American Medical Association.” He praises Nogueira for fulfilling his promises in a timely fashion, knowing everyone in Cuban political life, and for his knowledge of medicine.

Hench thanks Lyons for her praise of his arthritis research. He has not progressed far on his Reed book, but finds the yellow fever research a wonderful hobby and plans to finish the book.

Hench gives suggestions of publishers for Reed's manuscript. He also lists errors in her manuscript.

Hench sends Ramos two reprints of his article on yellow fever which touches upon the work of Finlay.

Hench informs DeCoursey he is writing a book on Reed and yellow fever. He inquires if it would be too late to write up the dedication ceremony for a medical journal.

Hench sends Reed a copy of a talk he has given at the dedication of the Lazear Memorial Building at Washington and Jefferson College. He mentions the possibility of visiting her later. He also inquires as to whom she might have given some of her husband's letters, especially those from October 1900 to January 1901.

Hench writes that he has identified the men in the 1901 photograph.

Hench thanks Law for providing the inserts of Cornwell's painting for the Hall of Fame celebration. He says the Mayo Foundation has 600 fellows - rather than the normal 350 fellows - due to men returning from the war, and thus fellowships are very competitive.

Hench thanks Batista for the dinner party following the Camp Lazear dedication. He stresses that the establishment of the Camp Lazear monument has given pleasure to many Americans. He hopes that the site can become a living memorial by the addition of a public health center.

Hench discusses studies of calcium and arthritis in relation to a possible venture by Kellogg's company. He comments on Hoffmann's professional status.