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Siler regrets that Hench was unable to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Association. Kean told Siler that Hench approves of the modification of the inscription on the plaque to memorialize Reed's place of death.

Siler describes his preparations to have the plaque memorializing Reed's death unveiled. He has not heard from Wallach and does not know the present status of the bill and the allocation of the funding. He offers his opinion on how any government funding should be spent.

Siler informs Hench that he has been elected vice-president of the Reed Memorial Association, and hopes that he will accept. The former vice president, Ireland, has been hospitalized for several months.

Siler discusses the location of the room where Walter Reed died. Siler knows that Hench wants to check on information contained in Hagedorn's biography of Wood and promises to arrange a meeting with McCoy.

Long reports that there is yellow fever in Ceara, Brazil, and that steamers from Ceara are due in New York.

Schwieger, who served with Truby in Cuba, requests Truby's assistance in retaining his pension.

Dalzell will support an increase in Mabel Lazear's pension.

Walker relates the terms of Moran's appointment to the sanitary staff of the Panama Canal Zone.

Andrus comments on the U.S. Army and his health. He also mentions Lambert's problems with his pension.

Andrus comments on Truby's draft about his Cuba experiences, especially in regards to Agramonte.

Andrus compliments Truby and requests verification of certain incidents related to the yellow fever experiments.

Andrus writes a letter of support for Roger Post Ames and Gustaf E. Lambert, advocating enactment of the bills that would recognize their contributions to the Yellow Fever Commission work and grant pensions.

Andrus hopes that Lambert and Jessie Ames get the recognition they deserve.

Andrus writes to Lambert regarding lobbying efforts for the bill recognizing Lambert and Ames.

Andrus writes about an additional claimant to the yellow fever Roll of Honor: John Morris. He thinks it is unlikely that Moran will assist with the Lambert/Ames appeal.

Andrus shares family news. He inquires about Lambert's health and circumstances.

Andrus requests clarification of the definition of his role in the yellow fever experiments published in the Roll of Honor.

Andrus solicits advice on how to further the cause to recognize Lambert's role.

Andrus writes in support of bill S.115 granting recognition to Gustaf E. Lambert for his role in the yellow fever experiments.

[Andrus?] reports to Schwieger that his letter to Lambert was returned and that he is worried about him.