Social history

Lazear is distressed by his mother's illness. He discusses London and his observations of surgical operations.

Lazear describes sightseeing in London. He is preparing to depart for Paris.

Lazear is concerned about his mother's continuing illness. He is very glad to be in Paris.

Lazear continues his sightseeing in Paris. He plans to sail on September 6.

Lazear writes about sightseeing in Paris and the opera.

Lazear writes that he has left Paris after more sightseeing.

Lazear is in Germany practicing his German.

Lazear writes about a long hiking trip and the Alsace-Lorraine.

Lazear writes about visiting Heidelberg, Frankfort, and the Rhine River valley.

Lazear describes his sea voyage, including the passengers, the weather, and icebergs.

Lazear writes that he has begun dissection work in his anatomy course. He describes his living arrangements and customs regarding women.

Lazear describes Edinburgh.

Lazear gives his mother advice on interpersonal relations. He mentions his living arrangements and the American Opera Company.

Lazear describes life in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

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 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.

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.