Yellow fever

Carr sends White his clinical history and autopsy report on a Brazilian yellow fever case and describes several other cases.

Carr expresses his admiration for Henry Carter.

Morgan sends a contribution for Kissinger.

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Hench responds to Carlos E. Finlay's criticism of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg informs Kean of the final decisions made in identifying the figures in the Cornwell painting. He informs Kean that Carlos E. Finlay has altered his earlier judgement of the painting.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.

Kellogg informs Andrus about the series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine," produced by John Wyeth & Brother, Inc. The third painting will be entitled "The Conquest of Yellow Fever."

Kellogg informs Moran that a series of paintings entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine" is planned. Moran will receive copies of the first two paintings, produced by Cornwell. Kellogg requests a photograph of Moran taken around the year 1900.

Kellogg informs Lawrence Reed that he will receive copies of the first two paintings in the series "Pioneers of American Medicine." He requests to meet with Lawrence Reed.

Kellogg describes to Fishbein the possibilities of including a plate of Cornwell's painting in Hench's article for the journal "Hygeia."

Kellogg thanks Hench for providing so much information for Cornwell's painting. He will discuss changes in the painting with Cornwell.

Kellogg discusses his conversation with Cornwell and the changes that are planned for the yellow fever painting. Hench may take the preliminary sketches to Cuba with him if he likes.

Kellogg discusses his efforts to assuage critics in Cuba. He will send Hench photographs of the preliminary "Cuban versions" of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg reports on his visit with Andrus and notes suggestions Andrus made for the Cornwell painting.

Kellogg supplies Hench with details on the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell painting. He discusses Law's introduction of Hench, the guest list, Hench's speech, the planned order of proceedings, and the painting.

Kellogg suggests that Hench give a lecture on yellow fever lecture in Philadelphia. He introduces his brother, a surgeon, and comments on the successful Cornwell painting unveiling at which Col. Rankin spoke.

Kellogg asks if Hench has noted the use of the “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” painting in Morrow's new book. He discusses Pinto's role in the yellow fever experiments.

Kellogg discusses his meeting with Siler. He informs Hench that Lawrence Reed was honored to personally present Hench's application for an army commission.