Interpersonal relations

Kean thanks Truby for his kind words, and for supporting the "true" story of the yellow fever experiments.

Kean describes the centennial celebration of the Army Medical Library and his award of the Order of Finlay from the Cuban Government.

Kean's writes about his surgery for cataracts and provides news of friends and acquaintances.

Kean promises that he will assist Hench in his research. He suggests that Hench contact Truby for more information.

Kean comments on Truby's manuscript about the yellow fever experiments. He complains that some "rank candidates" are lobbying to be included in the Roll of Honor.

Kean describes answering Hench's questions about the yellow fever experiments. Kean mentions that his wife is upset about his diary being sent through mail for Hench's research, and is afraid it might get lost. He reminisces about his stay in Cuba.

Kean complains that Lawrence Reed is not answering his letters. He comments on Laura Wood's new book on Reed. He is delighted with Truby's book and offers a suggestion to remedy a printing error.

Kean describes Hench's visit to his house and admits that his memory is fading.

Kean is upset over Ames' claim that he had experimental yellow fever, which he knows is incorrect.

Kean has attempted to identify the persons in the photographs from Truby, some of whom he describes. Kean discusses his large accumulation of personal papers and books, which will be deposited at the University of Virginia after his death. Kean describes his recent illness and its effects. He lists new members of the Walter Reed Memorial Association, and expresses his apprehension that Hench might not finish his yellow fever magnum opus.

Kean inquires about Agramonte's father and explains the delay of Agramonte's medal and pension, approved in February 1929.

Kean discusses Finlay's mosquito theory and Reed's research.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that his son Robert is graduating from MIT in chemistry. He discusses the role of Sternberg and Gorgas with the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that he wrote to the editor of World's Work to dispute the claims made by Marie Gorgas as regards the Yellow Fever Commission.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that Hendrick will print a correction to an earlier article. This letter is written at the bottom of Hendrick's letter to Kean, dated April 16, 1924. Hendrick writes that the corrections will be made and regrets any offense given Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Kean informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the manuscript of Gorgas' biography might be corrected to reflect Reed's role. He will retire to Washington this summer.

Kean vouches for Harrison and urges Emilie Lawrence Reed to make a donation to Vanderbilt University.

Kean asks Emilie Lawrence Reed to supply the dates and locations of her birth and marriage.

Kean sends Emilie Lawrence Reed a copy of the new Secretary of War's speech, given at West Point.

Kean congratulates Emilie Lawrence Reed on the establishment of her annuity.