Interpersonal relations

Reed writes concerning B. Icteroides and hog cholera, and the observations of microorganisms. He notes the affected populations' presence in Cuba. He appreciates congratulations for his honorary Harvard degree.

De Niedman offers his recollections of yellow fever work in Cuba, including investigations of Sanarelli's bacillus and sanitary measures undertaken.

Rose grants Hanson's request for trained sanitary inspectors. He expects cooperation with the French Army Medical Corps. He encloses an account sheet detailing conversion of currency.

Rose thanks Carter for suggesting the name of colleague and expresses pleasure at having seen him recently.

Rose thanks Carter for his unselfish devotion and loyalty to the cause.

Rose expresses great interest in publishing a story on yellow fever.

Rose apologizes for missing Carter while he was in New York.

Rose sends Carter English and Spanish versions of an article by White on yellow fever. He mentions two cases of yellow fever in Mexico, which White and Connor are investigating.

Rose expresses confidence in Carter's abilities to control the spread of yellow fever, but he is concerned about Carter's health.

Rose informs Laura Carter that they have heard from her father, who is still in Peru.

Lazier thanks Hench for his note discussing the Lazear family, and will use the information in future research.

Sawyer writes a letter of introduction for Hench, hoping that Packard will see him.

Sawyer tells Hench that he is writing to Strode in an attempt to trace a missing book belonging to Rodriguez Leon. He sends Hench a copy of this letter. Sawyer remembers receiving another reprint from Agramonte, but does not remember this missing book. He promises to make every effort to either find or replace the publication.

Sawyer congratulates Hench on his success in arthritis research and informs him that Gorgas may be nominated for the Hall of Fame.

The Churches send Hench congratulations and thanks for the invitation to the Washington and Jefferson College exercises, but it is impossible for them to attend.

Gorgas requests Mabel Lazear's opinion on raising a subscription for her benefit. He reports that Emilie Lawrence Reed was just granted a pension. He expresses his admiration for Lazear.

White sends his condolences and words of admiration for Henry Carter.

Reed's experiments have convinced Gorgas that the mosquito theory is valid. Gorgas discusses the implications for sanitation and non-immune troops.

Gorgas recommends King as superintendent of Yellowstone Park. He discusses the functions and administration of the Sanitary Department.

Gorgas writes about the Canal Zone Sanitary Commission, and his wife's illness.