Yellow fever

Hench agrees that Finlay has not received the credit due him in America, but argues that the Yellow Fever Commission has not received the credit due them in Cuba.

Hench sends Dominguez a reprint of his yellow fever article, and hopes that he will see it as the beginning of efforts to publicize the work of Finlay among Americans.

Hench inquires whether Roldan has an English translation of a book on Finlay which was originally written in French. Roldan had loaned the French version to him.

Hench asks if [Roldan] has a copy of an speech given by Carlos J. Finlay.

Hench requests a copy of Finlay's speech.

Hench thanks Burnett for the Roll of Honor.

Hench describes the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication. He suggests that Carey, of the Associated Press, notify his Havana correspondent to obtain preliminary information for press coverage.

Hench sends Carey reprints of his articles on the yellow fever story. He provides a detailed account of his involvement in researching the story and his attempts to preserve Camp Lazear.

Hench describes his encounter with Ramos. Ramos plans to commission a painting by Cornwell along the lines of the preliminary sketches for the Yellow Fever painting. However, this version would give Finlay the dominant position.

Hench sends McCoy a memorandum on his recent trip to Cuba. Hench inquires if McCoy could arrange for Hench to use Wood's diary in the Library of Congress, and seeks further information from him concerning McCoy's opinions that Wood was the primary supporter of Reed's work in Cuba.

Hench mentions his interest in the story of Reed and yellow fever. He requests a meeting with McCoy to clarify a published statement.

Hench discusses his planned book on yellow fever and his interest in the subject. Hench questions McCoy about Wood's support of Reed's experimentation, in Cuba, and possible opposition from the Surgeon General.

Hench agrees with Soper that it would be beneficial to re-publish some of the most important yellow fever articles by Finlay, Reed, et al. He inquires about English translations of Finlay's articles.

Hench sends Kellogg photographs to be used by Cornwell for changes to the yellow fever painting. He discusses Clara Maass, the Cubans' representation of Finlay's work, and a need for two versions of the painting to please both Americans and Cubans.

Hench requests copies of Mabel Lazear's photographs and discusses Agramonte's daughter. He recommends taking sketches of the "Cuban versions" of the painting rather than the originals to Cuba with him.

Hench thinks Kellogg handled the Cuban situation well. He comments on the Finlay supporters in Cuba. Hench discusses the Cornwell painting in progress and the suggestions Kellogg has received from various men concerning the painting.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and requests more details on the event and on the painting.

Hench informs Kellogg he will not be able to lecture in Philadelphia, as he expects to go on active military duty soon. He discusses the latest Cornwell painting unveiling ceremony. Hench also comments on Pinto's role in the yellow fever experiments.

Hench discusses his military duty, noting that will be assigned to Fort Custer, then Fort Carson. He has found the original fever charts of the yellow fever cases in the possession of Mrs. Ames and is now studying them.

Hench discusses changes to Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting that would improve its historical accuracy.