Public health

[Carter] comments on malaria control and sends Griffitts a recent lecture he gave on the subject. [Carter] requests information on breeding areas of the three Anopheles species mosquitos.

Carter asks when water was first piped to Front and Water Streets, in Philadelphia.

Carter recommends a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Carter writes to the editor concerning a recent article on yellow fever in South America.

Carter reports on his survey of McDowell Creek to determine the presence of malaria bearing mosquitoes and the effect of the proposed Mountain Island Pond on the production of these mosquitoes. Carter believes a survey needs to be repeated after the creation of the pond.

Carter requests a copy of address given on yellow fever.

Carter suggests changes in the administrative policy of the US Public Health Service. He discusses regulations, examining boards, education of newly accepted candidates, examinations, specialization, rank, and compulsory waiting orders.

Carter reports on his survey of mosquito breeding in certain portions of Bridgewater Lake and the surrounding area.

[Carter] discusses the breeding of mosquitoes in palm leaves.

[Carter] discusses the breeding of mosquitoes in streams and ponds.

Carter comments on the Health Board's work in Mexico and Grand Bassam.

[Carter] discusses an alleged case of yellow fever. He believes that a quarantine should be instituted for safety's sake.

[Carter] writes that he does not have case records from Guiteras' report and that the report did not encompass yellow fever.

Carter sends Rose his yellow fever lecture for possible translation into Spanish.

Carter thanks Rose for a reimbursement check.

Carter recommends Walcott for yellow fever work, although he is inexperienced in mosquito control.

Carter believes that yellow fever is still present in Africa. Carter would be willing to go to Africa as an adviser if he is physically able.

[Carter] warns that mosquito control will be harder in Peru because the local officials are unfamiliar with quarantine procedures.

Carter discusses the breeding habits of Stegomyia.

[Carter] discusses a possible bill by Congress thanking Gorgas, Stevens and Goethals for their work.