Social history

Hoffmann requests copies of the portrait, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," and notes his own work on yellow fever endemic infection.

Rose grants Hanson's request for trained sanitary inspectors. He expects cooperation with the French Army Medical Corps. He encloses an account sheet detailing conversion of currency.

Rose discusses Carter's compensation for his work on the history of yellow fever.

Rose sends Carter Noguchi's letter concerning the possible infectious jaundice in Guayaquil.

Rose writes that he will arrange for Noguchi's yellow fever vaccine and serum to be delivered to Chiclayo, Peru.

Rose requests news about the yellow fever situation in Peru.

Rose describes plans for yellow fever work in West Africa. He also reports on the situation in Mexico and Central America.

Rose reports that the western coast of South American is free from yellow fever. There are still cases of yellow fever in eastern Brazil.

Rose informs Carter that the International Health Board plans to continue yellow fever work in Mexico and possibly in Brazil.

Rose sends Carter a copy of Hausheer's report on an alleged case of yellow fever.

Rose sends Carter a letter from Dr. White speculating on the Cose yellow fever case.

Rose writes that yellow fever in Peru is controllable but may spread. Henry Rose Carter will stay if needed, but he is unfit for field work.

White thanks Kelly for the reprint of his address on Carroll.

Sawyer inquires about the use of a rhesus monkey in Reed's yellow fever experiments. He questions the accuracy of the "Yellow Jack's" portrayal of Dean.

Sawyer congratulates Hench on his success in arthritis research and informs him that Gorgas may be nominated for the Hall of Fame.

Sawyer informs Hench that he is not in a position to approach John D. Rockefeller, Jr. on Hench's behalf, but sees no reason why Hench or the Mayo Clinic should not contact Rockefeller. Sawyer would like to hold a special session on Reed or yellow fever at the upcoming International Congress on Tropical Medicine and Malaria and solicits ideas from Hench.

Sawyer encloses a letter of introduction to Arthur Packard, an associate of Rockefeller's, for Hench. He describes plans to honor Reed by the American Society of Tropical Medicine, and thinks these efforts may increase interest in Hench's Camp Lazear project. Sawyer feels it is important to recognize Finlay's contributions, although he thinks scientists should not accept an “untenable interpretation” of certain Finlay experiments.

Davison invites Emilie Lawrence Reed to attend the dedication of Duke University Hospital. He lists the wards named for distinguished physicians, including one named for Walter Reed.

Davison is disappointed that Emilie Lawrence Reed cannot attend the dedication of Duke University Hospital.

Beaulac, of the American Embassy in Havana, informs Hench that he will attend the dedication of Camp Lazear. He would be pleased to host a reception as well.