Social history

Hench informs Blossom Reed that he will be happy to help her with the sale of her father's books. He discusses what makes books and autographs valuable.

Hench informs Blossom Reed of his efforts to determine the value of her father's books.

Hench gives suggestions of publishers for Reed's manuscript. He also lists errors in her manuscript.

Hench is delighted with Blossom Reed's diplomatic reply to the Cuban invitation, in which she promoted her father and mentioned Reed's high regard for Finlay. He informs her that the park will be called Camp Lazear, and that this is the first time the Cuban government has honored Reed and his associates.

Hench is sorry to hear of Emilie Lawrence Reed's worsening health. He assures Blossom Reed that the Reed Memorial Association payments made to her mother will continue to be paid to her.

Hench expresses regret that he was unable to attend Emilie Lawrence Reed's funeral, but hopes that Blossom Reed will now have time to rest. He informs her that he would be glad to receive and preserve any material of Emilie and Walter Reed's that she might come across in housecleaning, and that the University of Virginia, the Mayo Clinic and the Library of Congress have expressed interest in being permanent guardians of the Reed materials.

Hench requests permission to see a copy of Finlay's biography of his father. Hench inquires about Carlos J. Finlay's activities and papers.

Hench accepts Exposito's invitation to attend the ceremonies at the Finca San Jose, site of Camp Lazear.

Hench appreciates Keefer's compliments on his article. He informs Keefer that the Cuban government has set aside funds to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Hench discusses his yellow fever research and sends West a copy of his “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” article. He mentions West's participation in the experiments.

Hench discusses his yellow fever research and sends West a copy of his “Conquerors of Yellow Fever” article. He mentions West's participation in the experiments.

Hench hopes that the telegram sent for New York University's commemoration of the centennial of Reed's birth was satisfactory. He offers to send a photograph of Reed's Bellevue medical diploma to McEwen.

Hench inquires whether a representative of the Bellevue Medical Center would like to place a wreath under Reed's medallion during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear. Reed graduated from Bellevue Medical College in 1870.

Hench suggests meeting with Cornwell and Withington to discuss a possible future painting to be included in their series entitled "Pioneers of American Medicine." He offers to present them with his research on the Yellow Fever Commission. Hench discusses his memorial plans in Cuba.

Hench looks forward to renewing his friendship with Ramos, whom he assigned a central role in the preservation of Camp Lazear. Hench also hopes that Ramos' suggestion of a public health facility on the site might be carried out, and pledges his support in this effort.

Hench offers to lend Ramos some of his slides which deal with the yellow fever experiments. He also offers financial help to protect Building No. 1 and requests Ramos' assistance in organizing this effort.

Hench poses questions concerning the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench seeks copies of "Health Through the Ages" and information on a film strip about Walter Reed.

Hench points out historical errors in documents produced by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. concerning yellow fever.

Hench gives Schnurr some background information for the speech he is giving at Washington and Jefferson College.