Social history

Fricks sends Rankin and Carter a copy of proposed impounded water health regulations.

Cabrera informs Hench that she has asked the Minister of State to award him the decoration of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes.

Cabrera congratulates him on his nomination for the decoration of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. She has read his description of the rescue at sea of the Greenville.

Veracruz describes methods used to control mosquito breeding in Mexico. He also discusses yellow fever outbreaks and disease transportation routes in Mexico.

Barber queries Carter on the history of malaria in Virginia. He describes his anti-malaria work and his preparation for a conference, in Rome.

Barber writes about collecting data on types of malarial parasites.

Mabel Lazear writes that the National Cyclopedia of American Biography plans a biography on Jesse Lazear.

Mabel Lazear writes about family news. She reports that she has been lobbying for her pension.

Mabel Lazear provides news of the children. She has received supportive letters and is still campaigning for her pension.

Mabel Lazear writes with news of the children. She also discusses her efforts regarding the pension as well as Lazear Memorial efforts.

Mabel Lazear provides family news. Her pension bill needs only the president's signature to become official.

Mabel Lazear thanks Sweitzer for corsets she had sent. She provides news of her children, and says her pension bill has passed the House and the Senate.

Mabel Lazear thanks Sweitzer for a check. She writes about the children, but has not yet begun to receive her pension.

Mabel Lazear empathizes with Sweitzer regarding her financial losses. She asks for dates from Lazear's life to send to Paton.

Mabel Lazear writes that the pension bill has passed the Senate. She also relates family news.

Mabel Lazear provides family news.

Mabel Lazear explains the breadth of support for her annuity from various groups.

Mabel Lazear expresses her approval of Cornwell's painting, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," and requests more copies. She mentions her preoccupation with war preparations.

Mabel Lazear apologizes for not being able to send any of her papers to Peddicord.

Mabel Lazear sympathizes with Carroll over his lack of pension, noting how difficult it was for her to receive support. She comments on Mansfelde's effort regarding credit due Lazear.