Social history

Ernst discusses difficulties involving Carnegie funding for the Kissingers.

Ernst seeks Kelly's advice in order to organize a campaign in support of Kissinger.

Ernst seeks advice on the status of the Carnegie Hero Fund application for Kissinger.

Jones sends photostat copies of Moran's certificate as a yellow fever patient in 1901.

Peddicord requests information to write an article about the life of Jesse Lazear.

Davis thanks Hench for the reprint of his article, “Conquerors of Yellow Fever.”

Freer informs Hench that no record of a map of Camp Columbia made in 1900 or 1901 could be found. He will send Hench two additional maps prepared in 1902 and 1907.

Freer informs Hench that his office cannot find the key to the map of Columbia Barracks, Cuba. However, he suggests that a participant from the time period might be able to help. Furthermore, there is no record that a map of Camp Lazear was ever prepared.

Carroll informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that the Medical Society of Virginia will address his proposal to make Walter Reed's birthplace a national shrine.

Fisher sends Carter a copy of Carter's 1907 report on pneumonia in the Panama Canal Zone.

Bullock inquires if Malagon knows of any organizations in Cuba that are concerned with the preservation of historical monuments, and whether there are any provisions in Cuban law for the protection of such sites. Bullock mentions Hench's interest in the preservation of Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Sturgis sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Hanson criticizes Peruvian officials for undermining yellow fever work.

Hanson requests an increase of funds. He discusses his dealings with local authorities and steamship companies.

Hanson refers to the Academy of Medicine meeting to study epidemics of yellow fever. He rebuts the contention of a Peruvian physician to the absence of yellow fever in the area, noting that the goal of the campaign is to insure against recurrence.

Hanson thanks Read for mail and the ruling regarding pay for campaign employees. He describes the difficulties doing field work during a workers' strike. He discusses reassignment of investigators to Panama.

Hanson updates Carter on his search for material for Carter's yellow fever book. The Peruvian health authorities have suggested he stay after the end of campaign, but he is uncertain what he will do.

Hanson reports on a yellow fever epidemic in Peru. The local newspaper is publishing articles denouncing his sanitary campaign.

Hanson reports on yellow fever work in Peru and comments on his employees, interpersonal issues, funding, and problems with steamship companies.

Hanson sends Carter a copy of Hanson's letter to Rose reporting on yellow fever work in Peru, and asks if Carter agrees that the situation seems nearly under control.