Interpersonal relations

Hench thanks Moran for the photographs and will have slides made of them. He offers medical advice for Andrus. He notes that Kissinger is expected to give a talk on his experiences.

Hench comments on the film “Yellow Jack.” He defends Kissinger and proposes further investigations of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench informs Moran that he is resolved to write an accurate history of the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the relative reliability of Moran's and Kissinger's recollections.

Hench discusses the discovery and dedication of Camp Lazear.

Hench provides Gibson, who is publishing a biography of Sternberg, an overview of his Reed research. Hench offers his opinion of the relationship between Sternberg and Reed. Hench lists several important parts of the yellow fever story that remain in doubt and hopes that either he or Gibson might find the answers.

Hench requests Kissinger's help in identifying persons and buildings in two photographs.

Hench sends some photographs to Bullard. He has not had time to write up Bullard's story, but will do so soon.

Hench thanks Bullard for the photographs, but requests that Bullard autograph them for posterity and identification purposes.

Hench thanks Bullard for the autographed photographs. He describes the unveiling, performed by his daughter, of the Walter Reed painting. He includes the names of dignitaries in attendance. Kissinger suffered a major stroke after the unveiling.

Hench sends a manuscript to Bullard for his corrections and amendments.

Hench informs Bullard that he is forwarding his manuscript to Kean after Bullard's review. He asks Bullard for clarification concerning some of his remarks. Hench explains the difference between the Havana Yellow Fever Board and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board.

Hench discusses Sternberg's contributions to the yellow fever experiments and agrees with Taylor that he should be recognized.

Hench informs Taylor that he was aware Taylor is American, not English.

Hench thanks Hart for the information on the yellow fever experiments, however, none of the information was new to him.

Hench thanks Andreu for the honor of being elected a corresponding member of the Sociedad Cubana de Salubridad Publica.

Hench describes in detail the background of his efforts to memorialize the Camp Lazear site, and his plans for the preservation of the site and establishment of a museum. He asks Andreu about the availability of funds from the Cuban government or private sources for building and upkeep, and about costs for these efforts. Without this information and commitment from the Cubans he will find it difficult to raise funds from American sources.

Hench is disappointed that he has not heard from Andreu or Nogueira concerning plans for the Camp Lazear memorial. He informs Andreu of his scheduled visit to the Rockefeller Foundation to seek funds for the memorial.

Hench writes that he is sending a copy of Kelly's book on Reed to Wood. He has heard from Mabel Lazear regarding the identification of her husband's handwriting in his notebook.

Hench comments on details in Wood's manuscript of her book on Reed. He reflects on the difficulties in planning his own book.

Hench is glad to have Wood's reference to the Ashburn history of the Army Medical Corps. He comments on an illustration that has been prepared for her book.