Interpersonal relations

Mabel Lazear sympathizes with Carroll over his lack of pension, noting how difficult it was for her to receive support. She comments on Mansfelde's effort regarding credit due Lazear.

Mabel Lazear expresses gratitude for what the Merchants' Association of New York has done for her.

Mabel H. Lazear asks Carroll for information on the circumstances of Jesse Lazear's death.

Lower informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Chapel has been completed.

Rojas answers some of Hench's questions about the difficulties of research and the problems with the Cuban regime.

Rojas inquires whether Philip Hench is still investigating the yellow fever story. She has heard about Hench's discovery of a new arthritis treatment, and would like to know more about it. Rojas discusses her and Lydia's work.

Rojas believes the new Cuban administration will, in time, be beneficial for the preservation of Camp Lazear. Rojas also believes that Rath will offer worthwhile advice on the preservation of the Finca San Jose.

Rojas informs Hench that she has read of the Cuban government's plans to make the Camp Lazear memorial another monument to Finlay, and wonders if Hench has abandoned his plans for the memorial or is still working with the government. She offers her help and hopes his ideas will be carried out.

Rojas writes that she is glad to know Hench is coming to Havana because there are matters she wishes to discuss with him. She provides information about Cuban hotels and informs him that she will soon be in New York.

Rojas requests that Hench send her some photographs of the Camp Lazear dedication. She also invites him to come to San Jose for a rest.

Rojas informs Hench that nothing can be predicted in relation to the preservation of Camp Lazear because the political situation is unstable. She discusses visiting with Rath so that he might advise them on the preservation of the San Jose property which has historical links to Camp Lazear. Rojas believes the San Jose property may be of interest to both the United States and Cuba for this reason.

Rojas thanks Hench for arranging Rath's visit and is sure he will be able to advise her on preserving the Finca San Jose. Rath felt that the restoration of Building No. 1 would be very expensive. Saladrigas informed her that the Cuban government would not add to the $25,000 supplied by the previous administration. Rojas discusses the political situation involving Nogueira and the present government.

Rojas sends Hench photographs of the Camp Lazear work. She has heard that the mayor of Marianao is involved with the project.

Rojas describes her travels in Europe and refers to correspondence between Hench and Nogueira.

Rojas writes that she would like Hench to receive the Grand Cross of Finlay. She comments on the recent political unrest in Cuba.

Houston provides news of Mabel Lazear and her children, as well as the effort to secure a pension for her.

Houston provides news of Mabel Lazear and the children, as well as the pension efforts.

Houston provides family news and mentions an article on Lazear's life.

Houston provides family news. She discusses letters of congratulation for the passage of the pension bill.

Driscoll thanks Hench for the invitation to the Washington and Jefferson College event and expresses her affection for him.