Government

Kellogg discusses his efforts to assuage critics in Cuba. He will send Hench photographs of the preliminary "Cuban versions" of Cornwell's painting.

Kellogg discusses the inclusion of Ames in the Cornwell painting. He has contacted Kean regarding this matter.

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about services the Library of Congress's Photoduplication Service provides for its patrons.

Schwegmann, Jr. informs Hench about the price of microfilms from the Library of Congress. He encloses order forms.

Cortelyou sends endorsements from the President concerning Reed succeeding Sternberg as the Surgeon General. The President also mentions O'Reilly. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Armstrong is aware of the existence of diaries by Finlay in the Academy of Sciences Library in Havana. He asks if a microfilm copy could be made for placement in the Armed Forces Medical Library in Washington. He writes Presno that he has asked Hench to act as his representative.

Armstrong suggests that Streit, Commanding General of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Walter Reed Army Hospital, would be the ideal choice to represent the U.S. government at the Camp Lazear dedication ceremonies. He praises Hench's unremitting interest and zeal.

Armstrong informs Hench he will be unable to attend the Camp Lazear dedication, but that he thinks Streit is a more appropriate representative anyway. Furthermore, Lawrence Reed, Blossom Reed and Truby will all be unable to attend as well. He mentions the possibility of financial assistance for representatives, but notes that aid for the memorial would require an act of Congress.

Armstrong informs Hench that James Hanberry's middle name is “Leonard.” He regrets that he will be unable to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear, but is sure that Streit would be happy to attend if it does not conflict with prior commitments.

Torney reports that Agramonte has requested that a statement published in the Yellow Fever Bureau Bulletin be corrected. Torney explains how he believes the apparent injustice occurred, and requests the correction on behalf of the Office of the Surgeon General.

Sternberg reports on the prevalence of yellow fever in Cuba. He relates the history of yellow fever epidemics, and provides statistics on yellow fever throughout Cuba.

Sternberg wants Reed to be examined for promotion by the Board of Medical Officers.

Berry answers Gridley's questions concerning the annual meetings and membership in the Walter Reed Society.

Berry, of Harvard Medical School, explains the background and significance of the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication, and requests that Caswell represent Harvard at the ceremony.

Parker reports on a malaria survey in Texas. He describes campaign details. All towns show good results.

Goethals provides Moran with a transcript of Moran's service record and acknowledges his resignation from the Health Department.

Guell informs Hench that he has been elevated to the rank of Gran Oficial within the Orden Nacional de Merito Carlos Manuel de Cespedes.

Lambert informs Truby that he has tried to gain recognition as a nurse for the experimental yellow fever cases. He explains the reasons why he thinks he should be included.

Lambert claims that he should be recognized for his Yellow Fever Commission service. He discusses other nurses and doctors whom he believes were instrumental in the experiments but have not been recognized.

Lambert updates Jessie Ames on his efforts to secure passage of a bill recognizing Roger Ames and others.