Interpersonal relations

Hench sends Carey reprints of his articles on the yellow fever story. He provides a detailed account of his involvement in researching the story and his attempts to preserve Camp Lazear.

Hench informs [Edmundson] of Kissinger's stroke.

Hench describes his encounter with Ramos. Ramos plans to commission a painting by Cornwell along the lines of the preliminary sketches for the Yellow Fever painting. However, this version would give Finlay the dominant position.

Hench thanks Law for courtesies shown him during the Cornwell portrait unveiling. He informs Law that Kissinger has had a stroke and is not expected to live.

Hench sends McCoy a memorandum on his recent trip to Cuba. Hench inquires if McCoy could arrange for Hench to use Wood's diary in the Library of Congress, and seeks further information from him concerning McCoy's opinions that Wood was the primary supporter of Reed's work in Cuba.

Hench writes Rath that he would appreciate any help that the National Trust for Historic Preservation could provide in preserving Camp Lazear. He describes his attempts to enlist the support of the Cuban government and the Rockefeller Foundation.

Hench has written to Rojas and Cabrera. He hopes that they invite Rath to visit, and offers to help if they do so.

Hench informs Rath that Rojas and Cabrera have invited Rath to visit their farm. Hench writes that the two women are especially concerned about their property due to the recent revolution in Cuba.

Hench assures Rath that he should visit Rojas and Cabrera despite the unpromising political climate, because he believes the women need advice now.

Hench is delighted that Rath visited the Finca San Jose and is sure his advice will be helpful to Rojas. He sends a check for Rath's expenses.

Hench thanks Batista for the dinner party following the Camp Lazear dedication. He stresses that the establishment of the Camp Lazear monument has given pleasure to many Americans. He hopes that the site can become a living memorial by the addition of a public health center.

Hench informs Clark that Blossom is writing a story about Susie, the Apache girl who worked in her father's household. He shares confidential information about Blossom's financial hardship, and says that he believes Reed's daughter should have the rights to this story, which Clark has been interested in publishing himself.

Hench comments on Truby's suggestions regarding the Cornwell yellow fever painting.

Hench requests copies of Mabel Lazear's photographs and discusses Agramonte's daughter. He recommends taking sketches of the "Cuban versions" of the painting rather than the originals to Cuba with him.

Hench thinks Kellogg handled the Cuban situation well. He comments on the Finlay supporters in Cuba. Hench discusses the Cornwell painting in progress and the suggestions Kellogg has received from various men concerning the painting.

Hench offers more suggestions for the Cornwell painting.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and suggests guests to be invited by Kellogg.

Hench discusses his speech for the upcoming unveiling of the Cornwell portrait and requests more details on the event and on the painting.

Hench informs Kellogg he will not be able to lecture in Philadelphia, as he expects to go on active military duty soon. He discusses the latest Cornwell painting unveiling ceremony. Hench also comments on Pinto's role in the yellow fever experiments.

Hench discusses his military duty, noting that will be assigned to Fort Custer, then Fort Carson. He has found the original fever charts of the yellow fever cases in the possession of Mrs. Ames and is now studying them.