Interpersonal relations

Royster thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the copy of Gorgas' book and the letter to Walter Reed. He enjoyed her visit.

Royster informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that he has spoken with President Alderman, of the University of Virginia, about obtaining either a portrait or a bust of Walter Reed.

Royster is sorry that he had to miss Hench's lecture, and sends Hench a reprint which may be of interest.[not enclosed]

Lawrence Reed praises Truby's book on Walter Reed. He vividly remembers Truby's efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites.

Lawrence Reed gives post news and notes Truby's comments concerning the yellow fever experiments. He inquires if she will visit at Christmas. He turns twenty-three tomorrow.

Lawrence Reed describes a wedding at the base. His friend Cooke will visit Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Lawrence Reed describes New Year's parties at two Cuban sugar plantations. He laments Bessie's marriage.

Lawrence Reed responds to family news. His friend Cooke visits Washington.

Lawrence Reed writes that he is not certain where he will be sent next. He asks her to remind Walter Reed about his sword.

Lawrence Reed is well situated in his new company. He thanks his mother for the gift of an officer's sword.

Reed hopes that he won't have to wait as long as his friend to get married. He really needs a new bed, and requests that Emilie Lawrence Reed tell Walter Reed.

Lawrence Reed describes surveying and map making. He relates the news of Major Patterson's death and his wife's suicide.

Lawrence Reed anticipates his father's return to Cuba. He comments on rumors of reassignment, yellow fever cases, and packages from home.

Lawrence Reed describes a baseball game and gives news from the base. He asks his mother to ship a package to him.

Lawrence Reed describes his quarters and asks his mother to send him reading material. He sends cash to his sister, Blossom, and warns her to be careful when she is out in public.

Lawrence Reed writes about post news, correspondence from the United States, and his rank. He notes that Truby is to be post surgeon and believes this will be a favorable change.

Lawrence Reed expresses excitement about receiving his commission. He is assigned to the 10th Infantry in Cuba and fears he will not be able to visit home. Lawrence wants his father to send him a sword.

Lawrence Reed gives his thoughts regarding his father's success in the yellow fever experiments. He makes plans for a visit to a Cuban sugar plantation.

Lawrence Reed thanks Kean for his expression of sympathy upon Emilie Lawrence Reed's death.

Lawrence Reed suggests that Hench should use whatever caption he wishes, since he is the custodian of his father's papers.