Social history

Hench mentions Carlos E. Finlay's comments about his father during his later years. He describes in detail the dedication ceremony for the Jesse Lazear Building and mentions Mabel Lazear's opinion of her husband's work. He offers his opinion of Moran and Kissinger.

Hench discusses plans to finance and erect a memorial at the site of Camp Lazear. He describes it as a place where Finlay's concept was proven correct by the work of the U.S. Army. Hench includes sketches of the site.

Hench is anxious to discuss his questions with Kean.

Hench explains the Kissinger's situation and wants Kean to write them a note suggesting a veterans' hospital.

Hench thanks Kean for writing the Kissingers.

Hench is relieved that Kissinger is doing better, and he provides information about the upcoming publication of his yellow fever paper.

Hench insists that in a historical painting, like the yellow fever painting, all figures should be identified. He suggests Carter and Ames be included.

Hench argues that Ames would be a good choice to include in the yellow fever painting.

Hench enjoys the second draft of Truby's manuscript.

Hench discusses the credit given to Finlay for his ideas.

Hench tells Kean of an upcoming trip to see various people connected with the yellow fever experiments and of having recently seen Emilie Lawrence Reed. He recounts having given his yellow fever talk at a medical meeting and thanks Kean for his previous letter and the enclosed clippings.

Hench informs Kean that Jessie Ames sent Hench a certificate of Roger Ames' yellow fever infection as well as an army paper, which referred to Ames as “yellow fever immune.” He also discusses his own impending military service.

Hench discusses the location of the original fever charts. He also comments on life in the army.

Hench plans to give Kean a questionnaire regarding his yellow fever experience. Hench also talks about how he came across the original contract between Reed and Fernandez.

Hench inquires about the claims made by Sternberg that he wanted the Yellow Fever Commission to conduct research on the mosquito theory and use human experimentation. Hench thinks that Reed was annoyed with these claims.

Hench informs Kean that he has decided not to publish a preliminary memorial volume, and that he is unable to finish a full study anytime soon. He hopes to acquire a few important missing items concerning the yellow fever episode.

Hench describes his trip to California, where he met with the family of Jesse Lazear.

Hench discusses the history of the Kissinger family trying to obtain more pension money, including a plea for funeral expenses from Ida Kissinger for her husband.

Hench discusses the notes on Kean's yellow fever chart. He requests that Kean look over the letters written to Ames.

Hench is delighted to receive letters from yellow fever collaborators. Lazear's daughter shows interest in Hench's research.