Interpersonal relations

Siler discusses the location of the room where Walter Reed died. Siler knows that Hench wants to check on information contained in Hagedorn's biography of Wood and promises to arrange a meeting with McCoy.

Woods sends Peabody a transcription of a 1914 letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt.

Perlitt sends Carter a check.

Cobb express his sympathy upon the death of Henry Carter.

Gawne offers to send copies of letters to William Lazear that pay tribute to his father.

Skinner writes that he will attend a meeting at the Maryland Club. He expresses his sentiments for Carroll.

Carter does not accept financial support for travel to Hot Springs malaria meeting.

Owen, Jr., believes that Alpha Omega Alpha will react favorably to Hench's suggestion that Kean, Cooke, and Moran be made honorary members.

The Kellogg children thank Hench for his kindness and the box of taffy.

Wyllie appreciates the copy of Hench's speech on Reed. He mentions that he has heard rumors that Hench might speak at the local historical society meeting.

Andrus solicits commentary from Truby on his article. He mentions previous correspondence with Hench and states that he does not know the details of how Kissinger and Moran became volunteers.

Andrus writes to Lambert regarding lobbying efforts for the bill recognizing Lambert and Ames.

Andrus writes about an additional claimant to the yellow fever Roll of Honor: John Morris. He thinks it is unlikely that Moran will assist with the Lambert/Ames appeal.

Andrus is disappointed that Moran refuses to sign an affidavit for Lambert for the Roll of Honor. Andrus discusses his health and is happy to report that his paralysis is improving.

Andrus shares family news. He inquires about Lambert's health and circumstances.

Andrus relates his experiences as a yellow fever volunteer and criticizes Kissinger's conduct. He wants to know if other volunteers have spinal difficulties and includes a plan of the Columbia Barracks laboratory.

Andrus thanks Moran for the introduction to Hench and is curious about Hench's interest. He relates family news.

Andrus summarizes his correspondence with the Mayo Clinic physicians for Moran, and he discusses the film “Yellow Jack.” He describes Lambert's physical condition and comments on the New Deal.

Andrus requests Moran's assistance in getting a bill passed to honor Ames and Lambert.

Andrus appreciates Hench's input concerning the manuscript Andrus wrote about his own experience as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the manuscript, entitled “The Tale of a Guinea Pig.” and encloses a copy.