Government

Kean relates the history of the Kissinger family in their desire to obtain money and how Peabody organized the Kissinger Relief Fund. Kean goes on to say that there was an error in a pamphlet published by Peabody in the amount of pension money to be given to the Kissinger family.

Kean comments on an interview with Reed's children. He explains the reasons Reed obtained two medical degrees after his graduation from the University of Virginia.

Kean rejects Nelson's article on the grounds of inaccuracies. Kean informs him of the Walter Reed Memorial Association's work and Peabody's efforts to lobby Congress for pension increases for the survivors.

Kean requests that Kissinger's address be given to the dean of Harvard Medical School.

Kean requests the addresses of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

Kean cites a lack of support for sanitary measures by the Cuban authorities, and an increase in the incidence of yellow fever. He requests assignment of another medical officer to his staff.

Kean encourages Reed to lobby for the office of Surgeon General.

Kean offers Reed continued encouragement and strategy for the Surgeon General's post.

Kean discusses La Garde's and Havard's candidacy for Surgeon General. There is a question of General Wood's support.

Kean provides news concerning the Surgeon General position. He has had a conversation with General Wood. Reed should return to Cuba.

Kean informs de Niedman that he will testify on behalf of a pension bill to recognize the work of the Yellow Fever Commission and volunteers, including Agramonte.

Kean denies a rumor that he has been chosen to succeed General Torney. He informs Gorgas that the 10th Infantry has been ordered to Panama.

Carroll thanks Kelly for his letter of sympathy. She will loan him a photograph of her late husband.

Wilson writes to the Editor concerning the situation of Kissinger. She hopes that something can be done for him.

Lazear writes about a long hiking trip and the Alsace-Lorraine.

Lazear visits the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago. He comments on traveling.

Lazear writes that he is attempting to gain access to a medical library, even though he is on vacation in Massachusetts.

Lazear describes his return trip to Baltimore and provides family news.

Lazear writes about searching for a new house.

Lazear describes his domestic arrangements and gives his opinion on the Cuban political situation.