Yellow fever

Hench inquires about Hoffman and Ponce.

Hench thanks Diaz for identifying the men in the photograph and asks him to find out how much it would cost to have the book on Military Hospital No. 1 photostated in Cuba.

Hench discusses the speech he delivered at the unveiling of the last Cornwell painting. He hopes that the painting gives due credit to the Cuban contributions to the fight against yellow fever.

Hench poses confidential questions about Hoffmann. Hench is hesitant to honor Hoffman's request for a large number of reprints of one of Hench's papers.

Hench encloses a check to purchase additional land from the site of Camp Lazear. He is surprised to hear that nothing has been done to Building No. 1, since he had sent some money to Moran for repairs months ago. Hench makes note of his correspondence with Ponce and his influence with the Cuban government.

Hench thanks Truby for his recollections of Jesse Lazear and the Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench encloses a draft of his manuscript with specific questions for Truby to answer.

Hench seeks the source of Truby's information about Lazear's illness. He informs Truby about the upcoming Lazear memorial event.

Hench wants the Cubans to present the Finlay Medals to the American recipients.

Hench writes Truby that they share a tendency to be perfectionists who are very sensitive to criticism, but assures Truby that he remains well respected in Washington, D. C.

Hench thanks Truby for his map notations.

Hench describes valuable details on the yellow fever experiments he found in Agramonte's papers. Hench believes, along with Kean, that Agramonte has been treated unjustly.

Hench inquires if it would be possible to determine the cost to the U.S. Army of the entire Yellow Fever Commission, beyond the regular pay of those involved.

Hench will send Truby copies of the checks in Kean's checking account, as well as the checkbook itself, so that Truby can estimate Camp Lazear's expenses.

Hench informs Truby that he has assembled all the necessary data from the National Archives. He would appreciate any comments Truby has to make about these materials. Hench makes comments and raises questions about the information in the documents.

Hench explains why he has not had time to write the yellow fever story. He hints about a possible breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

[Hench] thanks Truby for his letter of support to the Cuban government. He finds fault with Truby's description of the location of the yellow fever ward as northwest of the hospital grounds.

Hench thanks Truby for making corrections in his letter to Ramos.

Hench commends Truby on his wonderful manuscript.

Hench sends Truby suggestions for corrections or additions to Truby's manuscript on the story of the yellow fever experiments. He mentions several enclosures, which are not included with this document. An addendum from Hench to Truby on November 10, 1941 is included, as well as a transcription of a letter from James Carroll to his wife.