Social history

Lazear plans for Sweitzer to visit him next winter.

Lazear reports that his real estate agent has rented his house in Baltimore. He has been running the officers' mess.

Lazear reports that the yellow fever epidemic is waning. Reed, Carroll and he will study malaria.

Lazear reports that the yellow fever epidemic seems to be over, and that the board is hard at work studying Cuban infectious diseases.

Lazear reports that his wife has been hospitalized.

Lazear writes that Mabel Lazear's doctor will telegraph him when her situation changes.

Lazear writes about his travels to other posts to gather statistics.

Lazear describes a trip to Pinar del Rio. Mabel Lazear has had a long hospital stay.

Lazear reports that United States Army troops have been withdrawn from Guanajay and Pinar del Rio, although the United States will remain in Cuba for several years until a stable government is established. Lazear hopes to have work in Washington after the Cuban research is finished.

Lazear writes about family plans. He is now working on malaria, and says yellow fever is decreasing in Havana.

Lazear writes that he received a telegram announcing his daughter's birth. He hopes for a vacation in the United States in October.

Lazear reports that Mabel Lazear and the baby are well.

Lazear details his plan to return to the United States for a visit. He also discusses improvements to his quarters.

Lazear thanks her for the magazines she sent. He describes his average day.

Lazear writes to his mother that he has finished packing.

Jessie Ames writes that she is planning to attend the dedication ceremony at Camp Lazear. She provides Nogueira with a list of names of her three children so that they can receive invitations for the event.

Ames comments on the recent deaths of Emilie Lawrence Reed and Kean. She thinks it would be better to exhibit the yellow fever materials at the Mayo Clinic rather than in Charlottesville.

Ames answers Hench's questions concerning her husband's role at Camp Lazear.

Jessie Ames informs Hench that she plans to send more documents to Hench.

Jessie Ames answers Hench's questions concerning her husband's role in the yellow fever experiments. She suggests that Hench contact her sister-in-law for further information on Ames. She states that it is difficult for her to examine the past, but feels that she should as a duty to her children.