Social history

Tansey's cousins will lobby a Minnesota congressman on her behalf.

Wood thanks Hench for his letter about the yellow fever survivors. He notes that it will be useful for a project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Bean sends Hench a copy of his talk on Reed. He would like to send copies to members of the Reed family. The publication of this talk stimulated considerable correspondence, and he is happy to have helped to keep Reed's name before the public.

Gorgas writes about a planned increase in the Canal Zone medical force, and encloses correspondence recommending physician Alexander Murray for service in Panama.

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.

Gorgas requests that Carter join a yellow fever board to work in South America for a year or more.

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

Gorgas declines the offer of the presidency of the University of Alabama.

Gorgas informs Miller that a painting of Walter Reed has been approved and will be hung in the Walter Reed General Hospital. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Gorgas writes about his own work with the Canal Zone Sanitary Commission.

Gorgas describes the achievements of the Panama Canal Zone Sanitary Department.

Gorgas reports on conditions in Panama regarding yellow fever and malaria. He recommends that the Nobel Prize be given to America.

Kelly requests permission to display Moran's name in the credits of the M.G.M. motion picture “Yellow Jack.”

Deeks solicits comments on his manuscript, which is intended to educate the public about malaria.

Deeks writes that he may attempt community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine in one of the United Fruit Company's tropical divisions. He seeks Carter's advice on this process.

William Lazear writes about buying skates, and Mabel Lazear informs Sweitzer that she is awaiting news on a possible increase in her pension.

William Lazear announces the death of his mother and the upcoming funeral.

William Lazear writes about the Centennial Exhibition. He also provides family news.

Hill apologizes for his and King's absence from the Maryland Club meeting.

Hill comments on a strategy to lobby Congress for pension bills.