Yellow fever

Hench seeks information about the original Camp Lazear photographs. He draws attention to the incorrect identification of the mosquito building in Kelly's book. He inquires about the source of the “Gentlemen, I salute you” legend, and tries to find the addresses for Blossom Reed, Mrs. Lazear, and Carroll's family.

Hench sends Alvare a reprint of his yellow fever article and notes that it is the beginning of his attempts to honor Finlay's work as well as that of the yellow fever board.

Hench discusses the identification of Camp Lazear site.

Hench requests the negative of Alvare's photograph of Camp Lazear.

Hench thanks Alvare for his information on the false Camp Lazear site. Hench will continue to work for a Camp Lazear memorial honoring Finlay and the Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench thanks Wright for the newspaper clipping about England and he discusses England's association with the yellow experiments. Hench had planned to pose some personal questions to Wright, but the war has interfered with his yellow fever research.

Hench requests extending the loan of a library book for photocopying purposes.

Hench sends Siler photographs of the recent Walter Reed Memorial Association board meeting and poses questions related to his research on the yellow fever experiments. He offers his opinion of George Carroll.

Hench informs Peabody that he hopes to revise his yellow fever draft soon and will send his family a copy.

Hench introduces himself to Peabody by describing his interest in Lazear and the yellow fever experiments. He asks if Peabody would send him material that he has written on the subject.

Hench describes his research on Lazear, the Camp Lazear location, and Moran's and Kissinger's experiences. He requests a copy of Peabody's bibliography.

Hench discusses plans for a memorial at Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Minor that he will be pleased to give a talk on Walter Reed for the Albemarle County Historical Society. He discusses details related to arrangements and scheduling.

Hench gives Waters information on Kissinger, a copy of his yellow fever article, and a list of names and addresses of other yellow fever volunteers. He requests the address of Forbes' mother and a script of the "Court of Missing Heirs" program concerning Forbes.

Hench is sending Hanberry some photographs and returning Hanberry's news clippings.

Hench describes his yellow fever research and inquires if the National Institute of Health possesses any letters related to the Reed experiments. He also discusses his attempts to memorialize Camp Lazear and solicits advice on gaining support for the project.

Hench writes that he searching for the initial connection between Reed and Carter. He requests permission to borrow the Reed letters in Leake's possession.

Hench discusses his yellow fever research. He informs Tillisch that he is searching for an aerial photograph of the area around Camp Lazear, but has been unable to locate one.

Hench discusses his interest in the story of the conquest of yellow fever and asks for Kean's involvement.

Hench expresses appreciation for Kean's collaboration in preparing the story of the yellow fever experiments.