Interpersonal relations

Hench expresses his concerns about the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial and the renovation of Building No. 1. He notes that the date of the dedication has been changed. Hench asks Rojas to review the material he sent and offers her advice. He provides family news.

The Hench's enjoyed their visit with Rojas and Cabrera. Hench is meeting with Rath and Grant of the National Trust next week, and will show them pictures of the San Jose property.

Hench expresses concern about the recent Cuban revolution. He describes his visit with Rath and Grant of the National Trust, and informs Rojas that he suggested to Rath that he visit the Finca San Jose in order to advise her and Cabrera on preservation efforts.

Hench expresses his concerns about the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial and the renovation of Building No. 1. He requests that Rojas speak with Nogueira about the project.

Hench requests that Rojas and Cabrera give a copy of an article by Agramonte to Nogueira. He comments on a recent interview he gave.

Hench appreciates Cabrera and Rojas nominating him for the Grand Cross of Finlay and the decoration of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

Hench continues his critique of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed, making detailed observations based on his research into the yellow fever experiments.

Hench thanks Brewer for the photographs of the Lazear memorial event. He regrets the trouble over the missing Moran and Kissinger photographs, but is certain that he sent them to Brewer.

Hench is grateful to Ireland for his interest in the preservation of Camp Lazear and Building No. 1. Hench and Moran will make inquiries into the cost of the preservation.

Hench hopes to see Ireland in Cleveland when the Wyeth company will give a preview of their Walter Reed Yellow Fever painting.

Hench sends Ireland photographs from Washington and a copy of his speech at the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Ireland of Kissinger's stroke and Blossom Reed's heart attack.

Hench sends Ireland a copy of his "Hygeia" yellow fever article and three photographs of Kean and Ireland, one of which he wants autographed and returned.

Hench thanks Ireland for the photograph and the copy of General Order No. 6. He discusses Truby's manuscript and suggests possible publishers.

Hench discusses Truby's manuscript and notes that he has sent a copy to Kean. Hench adds that when he met with Matas he was able to review some of Agramonte's papers, but found nothing he could use.

Hench thanks Ireland for helping him gain access to Archives records, and for Ireland's hospitality towards him in Washington.

Hench thanks Rose for allowing him to visit with her and her grandmother.

Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Hench makes detailed criticisms of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed. His remarks are prefaced by a thorough account of his own Reed research.

Hench inquires of Mrs. Repetti if her husband was related to Dr. James Repetti, a medical officer stationed at Columbia Barracks during the time of the yellow fever experiments.

Hench inquires if Repetti's husband, George, was related to John Repetti, an Army surgeon at Columbia Barracks Post Hospital in 1900.