Education

Lazear writes that he wants to spend September in Germany to practice German, rather than returning to New York.

Lazear writes about the weather and his plans to travel once his examinations are finished.

Lazear has received some U.S. newspapers. He discusses his plans for the next several weeks.

Lazear writes that he is nearly finished with his courses.

Lazear writes that he plans to travel elsewhere in Scotland before eventually heading to London.

Lazear describes the examination process and writes that the past seven weeks have been the most profitable of his life. He details his future travel plans.

Lazear has finished at the University of Edinburgh, where he receives recognition for his good work. He visits Glasgow and describes a trip through the Lake Country.

Lazear writes that he will be able to observe surgical operations in London. He discusses the theater, sightseeing, and a band concert.

Lazear learns that he may observe surgical operations at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. He describes many sights in London.

Armstrong requests biographical material on her son, Jesse Lazear, for a college reunion event.

Ross writes to Gorgas concerning the debate between Carroll and himself. He includes a note explaining his side of the story.

Brown recommends Reed's appointment as Assistant Surgeon, US Army, but notes that Reed's acquaintance with general literature and science is not up to the expected standard. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Porter thanks Carter for his educational malaria pamphlet for children.

Wood comments on Kelly's implication that Reed had difficulty getting Army approval to go to Johns Hopkins. She has been told that a medical officer in the Navy is also writing about Reed.

Lawrence Reed says he will be sent to Cuba with his military unit.

Elliott informs Mrs. Reed of a talk on Walter Reed by James Peabody, and encloses two student papers on Reed.

Arthur poses numerous questions related to mosquitos.

Williams discusses a bulletin that was distributed to educate the public about mosquitoes. He writes about employing a sanitary officer for malaria education.

Ravenel thanks Truby for the photograph. An autograph note by Truby identifies Ravenel as one of his professors at the University of Pennsylvania.

Brewer requests a photograph of Hench to help publicize the presentation of Hench's honorary degree.