Social history

Scannell reminisces about times he and Carter spent in Panama. He reports on yellow fever field work in Mexico and claims to have created a “no man's land” between Mexico and Guatemala.

Spielmacher explains that the pictures of the Dean Memorial Bridge plaque sent to Hench are of poor quality because the plaque has deteriorated.

Hamlin refers to the Outlook article on the Kissingers.

Angles is satisfied with the handling of the Finlay question.

Angles supports the Cuban government's claim for the site of Camp Lazear and rejects the alternative location. He stresses Finlay's preeminence in the yellow fever research. Included is Hench's autograph reaction to Angles' claims.

Wallace sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Shaw requests Carter's advice in establishing a city public health clinic in Akron, Ohio.

Denby inquires about Kissinger's existing pension.

Denby makes a contribution to the fund for Kissinger. As a member of Congress, he offers to introduce a bill in the House of Representatives. Included at the end of the letter is a reply from [Kelly] to Denby, on September 4, 1907, thanking him for his contribution.

Denby discusses strategy for introducing the pension bill for Kissinger.

McEwan thanks Hench for the copy of his yellow fever article and makes reference to Hench's mother.

Scannell writes about his yellow fever work in Mexico. He encloses a sketch showing key points where the sanitation inspectors will work throughout the season.

Scannell discusses sections from Carter's book, entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," and requests Carter's opinion on certain aspects.

Scannell informs Carter that he has taken a trip through the northern states of Brazil and reports that Bahia and Ceara seem to be the chief yellow fever centers.

Scannell discusses his field work and answers Carter's questions concerning the breeding places of mosquitoes in wells.

Scannell expresses sympathy upon the death of Henry Carter.

Root acknowledges receipt of recommendations from the Faculty of Medicine at Harvard University for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Root acknowledges receipt of Martin's recommendation for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Root acknowledges receipt of Welch's recommendation for the nomination of Reed to the position of Surgeon General. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Peabody thanks Hench for his letter telling them about the Washington and Jefferson College event. They have received programs and a telegram from Hutchison. She sends a list of her father's yellow fever slides.