Tropical medicine

Hanson details the progress against yellow fever in Peru, but notes that the situation in Mexico and Central America is more serious than once thought.

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 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 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 shares his recollections of Walter Reed at Johns Hopkins and later.

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

Muller sends Russell the pathology reports from West African fever cases.

Carter, Jr., says his father's letters will give Hench interesting data. He suggests that Stitt and Williams might be able to help Hench find more information concerning what his father did in controlling yellow fever.

Carter's subscription to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene should be in his name, not his son's.

[Carter] believes that human “carriers” of yellow fever, without symptoms, do not exist. He feels that Caldwell's case must involve either a human with undiagnosed yellow fever or an erroneous diagnosis of yellow fever.

Carter reviews, in detail, the "Report of the Yellow Fever Campaign in Second Yellow Fever Zone."

Carter provides instructions for malaria prevention. He notes that the Rockefeller Foundation has shown interest in sponsoring a anti-malaria campaign.

[Carter] requests permission to make a sanitary survey of an area around the Coosa River.

[Carter] discusses Scannell's work against yellow fever in Chiapas, Mexico.

Carter expresses regret that he will not be able to hear Whitmore present his paper. He discusses the difficulty of yellow fever diagnosis and recommends a pathologist for yellow fever work.

Carter gives Boldridge advice regarding Guatemala, including precautions to take. He offers his opinions about the people of Latin America.

[Carter] writes about the insect vector disease theory and about the controversy between Carlos Finlay and Walter Reed.