Yellow fever

Hench writes about returning Agramonte's papers to her and informing Kean, Truby and Lawrence Reed about important points which the papers clarify. He informs her about his success in lobbying the Cuban government for funds to preserve Building No. 1.

Hench discusses the Cornwell yellow fever painting and the response to it in the U.S. Hench wishes that she had uncovered more material from her father's papers, but he thanks her nonetheless for providing information about Agramonte's life in New Orleans and details of his death.

Hench encloses a draft of his manuscript. He asks for her comments.

Hench sends Leon his speech for the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench describes the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College. He writes about how glad Mabel Lazear was to learn the truth about her husband's sacrifice. Hench believes that the Camp Lazear memorial and preservation of Building No. 1 will be carried out successfully.

Hench seeks permission to incorporate Rodriguez Leon's version of Lazear's death into his manuscript.

Hench thanks Rodriguez Leon for her photographs of Camp Lazear. He regrets the lack of recognition extended to her father for his yellow fever work.

Hench is disturbed that plans for the memorial park at Camp Lazear still use Finlay's name in connection with Building No. 1. He requests information regarding newspaper reports about Camp Lazear.

Hench requests permission to examine Agramonte's papers during his next trip to Havana. He assures Rodriguez Leon that he wants to give due credit to her father's work. Hench is trying to identify the location depicted in the photograph that she loaned to him.

Hench informs Rodriguez Leon that he hopes to meet with her in Cuba next month. He describes a planned portrait of the conquerors of yellow fever by the Wyeth Company, and asks whether there are photographs of her father and one of his uniforms to be used in authenticating details for the painting.

Hench is pleased that Rodriguez Leon will assist the Wyeth Company with details for the planned conquerors of yellow fever painting.

Hench describes the unveiling of the Cornwell painting and Kissinger's subsequent stroke. He discusses his ongoing research on the yellow fever history and inquires if she has found any data to refute criticisms of her father, Aristides Agramonte.

Hench writes that he has identified the men in the 1901 photograph.

Hench inquires about the Cuban government's interest in preserving the site of Camp Lazear. Hench stresses that he does not want the monument dedicated to one person, but rather envisions a Cuban-American memorial.

Hench inquires about the Cuban government's interest in preserving the site of Camp Lazear. Hench stresses that he does not want the monument dedicated to one person, but rather envisions a Cuban-American memorial.

Hench writes that he is still working to memorialize Camp Lazear, but cannot proceed until he knows the Cubans will support upkeep of the site. Hench will be coming to Cuba and would like to meet with Carbonell regarding this matter.

Hench is concerned that the Camp Lazear memorial will be named for Finlay rather than Lazear. He requests that Carbonell discreetly contact Nogueira about the matter.

Hench thanks Carbonell for his understanding regarding the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial. He assures Carbonell that the Americans will be grateful no matter what is done.

Hench is grateful for Carbonell's help, and requests that no recognition be accorded to Hench for his role in preserving Camp Lazear at this time. Hench does not wish to detract from those being memorialized.

Hench requests the address of John R. Taylor, a clerk at Las Animas Hospital in 1901.