Social history

Hutchinson reports that her script for the play appears to be rejected. She asks for cooperation in writing a book about Lazear.

Hufford provides information on the Dean Memorial Bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and inquires about arthritis treatment.

Agramonte writes about the responsibilities of the Yellow Fever Commission members, and gives a brief chronology of their activities.

Agramonte describes his role with the Yellow Fever Commission. Included are autograph notes by Truby and Hench.

Agramonte writes about a case of yellow fever he observed in Daiquiri, Cuba.

Agramonte demands that Kean correct the injustice done to him regarding his unfair portrayal in the Yellow Fever Commission. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Agramonte writes to Kean about his family, the pension delay, and his health.

Agramonte reports that Columbia University plans an unveiling of a memorial plaque in honor of Lazear.

Agramonte informs Gorgas that all his reports about the Yellow Fever Commission are completely accurate and can be proven, and that he believes he will never receive proper recognition for his contribution. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Bevan writes that he will help estimate the ages of the framboyant trees, but notes that dating them will be difficult.

Jacobson informs Hench that he does not believe Reed examined yellow fever cases in Brooklyn during his internship. There are no records of any yellow fever outbreaks during this time period.

A preamble to the bill about to be presented to Congress grants Emilie Lawrence Reed a yearly pension of $4,000. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Packard apologizes for not replying to Hench's letter sooner, but felt it was necessary to resolve underlying policy matters relating to Hench's project before responding. He reiterates that the Rockefeller Foundation will not provide financial support for the Camp Lazear memorial.

Von Mansfelde comments on the work of Lazear and Carroll regarding the Yellow Fever Commission. He believes that Mabel Lazear and James Carroll should receive the same pension as Emilie Lawrence Reed.

Von Mansfelde discusses his work to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

Von Mansfelde writes that he is eager to see that Carroll and Lazear receive due credit for their yellow fever work.

Von Mansfelde reports that the Senate Committee on Pensions voted favorably on the Lazear and Carroll pension bills. The House committee members also support the measure.

Von Mansfelde writes that politics are involved in procuring passage of the pension bills.

Von Mansfelde details his political maneuvering to get the pension bill passed.

Von Mansfelde writes that the president supports the annuity bill.