Public health

Hanson discusses his career options in Peru and Africa. He mentions the possibility of leaving public health.

Hanson requests Carter's advice regarding the yellow fever campaign in Peru.

Hanson approves of Carter's paper concerning yellow fever in Australia and Asia. Hanson offers his opinion on the world-wide campaign against yellow fever.

Hanson informs Carter that he has settled in Jacksonville, Florida and has started his own practice. He discusses an alleged case of Weil's Disease in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Hanson must decide whether to stay in private practice or resume yellow fever work with the International Health Board. Enclosing a telegram from Russell, he asks Carter if there is suspicion of yellow fever in Colombia.

Hanson suspects that the reported case of Weil's disease, reported in Guayaquil, may be yellow fever. He believes that the International Health Board should investigate.

Hanson writes that he doubts there is yellow fever in Colombia. He discusses the differences between his private practice and working for the public health service.

Hanson gives an account of his trip to Panama. He mentions a modification of quarantine process. He describes sanitary inspections to various regions of Peru [lists names of personnel]. He expresses concern about the government's funding of workers. The yellow fever campaign is going well, but vigilance is required.

Hanson writes about the inappropriate handling of vaccine.

Hanson discusses a yellow fever outbreak on the frontier of Peru. He states that yellow fever cases are declining elsewhere.

Hanson discusses funding issues and a recent yellow fever outbreak.

Hanson discusses the spread of yellow fever in Peru, and the use of fish to control mosquitoes. He also discusses funding issues.

Hanson discusses funding and reports on yellow fever cases. He requests more inspectors.

Hanson discusses funding and the use of fish in breeding areas. He lists the people in charge of various locations, and has hopes of soon eliminating yellow fever on the coast.

Hanson reports on the yellow fever work in South America. He discusses the irregularity of mail, the effective use of fish for mosquito control, the yellow fever risk of Lima's poorer areas, and public health personnel. Hanson thanks the International Health Board for all of its support to the campaign.

In a report on the yellow fever work in Peru, Hanson discusses financial matters, correspondence received, the help extended by White and Carter, and manpower needs. Hanson declares the campaign is going well.

Hanson offers his opinions on the Peruvian government in regards to funding.

Hurd writes with suggestions for changes to Kelly's manuscript on the life of Walter Reed.

Carter requests to know what was said at the malaria conference concerning mosquito breeding in wells and containers.

Carter, Jr., comments on various topics including the California plague, the Surgeon General appointment, and family members.