Physicians

Agramonte is hired for temporary service at Columbia Barracks.

Goldwater informs Truby that he will not have a job opening in his hospital.

Chittinden clarifies the species of mosquito that Carroll sent Howard on October 3rd, 1901.

Chittinden clarifies the species of different mosquitoes sent to him by Carroll.

Carroll is asked to communicate with Owens about Reed's work in Cuba. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The Secretary of War details the arrangements for Reed's funeral procession.

Agramonte is informed that his contract as surgeon will terminate June 15, 1903.

The Chief Quarantine Officer relates information on a case of yellow fever and notes disagreement over the diagnosis.

The Commission of Fine Arts and the Chairman of the House Committee on the Library disapprove of the monument to Reed, Carroll, Lazear, and Agramonte. They suggest a memorial fountain instead. Included is a copy of Senate Bill #6067. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

The Surgeon General informs Agramonte that his contract is over with the U. S. Army on April 30, 1902.

O'Reilly informs Carroll that his application for appointment in the Medical Corps has been approved and that the age limit will be waived. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carroll is to report to Dewitt for examination before the Army Medical Board. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Harvey is asked to attend, on behalf of the Corps, the dedication of the bronze memorial tablet in honor of Walter Reed at Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Agramonte is notified that his letter has been received and filed for future reference. Agramonte's letter of August 31, 1908, is included, testifying to the sequence of events in the work carried out by the Army Board on Yellow Fever. Included are two notes by Truby. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Spies informs Hench that the University of Havana would like him to attend the International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism.

Havard amends the yellow fever report sent June 18, 1900 to change the mortality count. A map is included of the town of Quemados de Marianao. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Simpson comments on Kissinger's stroke and requests a photograph of the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Hench that two men connected with medical journals are eager to publish Hench's speech on the yellow fever story, which he delivered at the unveiling ceremony.

Reed writes about studies leading to a paper on cholera vaccination. He also gives instructions for staining tubercle bacilli.

Reed agrees to send McPherson supplies.

Reed teases McPherson concerning military reports and life in the field.