Social history

Andrus writes that Truby was not in Cuba at the time Andrus alleges Reed proposed to inoculate himself.

Andrus comments on the U.S. Army and his health. He also mentions Lambert's problems with his pension.

Andrus solicits commentary from Truby on his article. He mentions previous correspondence with Hench and states that he does not know the details of how Kissinger and Moran became volunteers.

Andrus writes a letter of support for Roger Post Ames and Gustaf E. Lambert, advocating enactment of the bills that would recognize their contributions to the Yellow Fever Commission work and grant pensions.

Andrus hopes that Lambert and Jessie Ames get the recognition they deserve.

Andrus writes to Lambert regarding lobbying efforts for the bill recognizing Lambert and Ames.

Andrus writes about an additional claimant to the yellow fever Roll of Honor: John Morris. He thinks it is unlikely that Moran will assist with the Lambert/Ames appeal.

Andrus shares family news. He inquires about Lambert's health and circumstances.

Andrus solicits advice on how to further the cause to recognize Lambert's role.

Andrus provides Moran with an autobiography of his military service and a list of names and addresses of surviving yellow fever volunteers. He comments on Kissinger.

Andrus relates his experiences as a yellow fever volunteer and criticizes Kissinger's conduct. He wants to know if other volunteers have spinal difficulties and includes a plan of the Columbia Barracks laboratory.

Andrus thanks Moran for the introduction to Hench and is curious about Hench's interest. He relates family news.

Andrus summarizes his correspondence with the Mayo Clinic physicians for Moran, and he discusses the film “Yellow Jack.” He describes Lambert's physical condition and comments on the New Deal.

Andrus requests Moran's assistance in getting a bill passed to honor Ames and Lambert.

Andrus informs Hench that his manuscript, which detailed his role in the yellow fever experiments, was rejected by Hearst publications.

Andrus offers his cooperation in Hench's project and encloses a list of the yellow fever volunteers.

Andrus sends Hench his medical history and wonders if his spinal condition is a result of yellow fever.

Walker requests a statement of service regarding Reed. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kelly thanks Truby for the information he sent him about Finlay because the Universidad De Villanueva wants to honor him.

Moran corrects identifications of individuals in a photograph and describes his military assignments.