Government

Stewart praises Kelly's book. He suggests corrections for clarification, and notes that he would emphasize the role of the Public Health Service.

Merrill discusses regulations under Federal Water Power Act.

Pothier reports on his trip to Cucuta, Colombia, where no yellow fever is reported, although there is a great incidence of stegomyia. He has informed the government of the necessity for a mosquito campaign.

Brown sends Emilie Lawrence Reed an article on the Congressional gold medal awarded to Walter Reed. He has heard of the progress on Blossom's new house.

Secretary of War Hurley summarizes Ames' service record, concluding that Ames does not merit inclusion in the yellow fever roll of honor. He suggests that Sheppard turn over any additional official papers to the War Department.

Tate believes that neither Lambert nor Ames belongs on the Yellow Fever Honor Roll. However, Tate believes that Lambert was courageous and Ames was a good doctor.

Tate updates Hench on Lambert's bill in Congress.

Tate's evidence was instrumental in getting Lambert's bill passed through the House.

Tate defends Lambert's claim to recognition and acknowledges that Lambert believes Ames to be a great man.

Tate feels awkward about the action being taken to prevent Lambert's bill from being approved.

Tate testifies to the work done by Lambert as a nurse during the yellow fever experiments, and feels that Lambert should be recognized for his service. He also encloses a letter from Barratt O'Hara.

Nogueira is looking forward to Hench's arrival in Cuba. Hench will meet with the President of Cuba during his visit.

Nogueira informs Hench that Building No. 1 has been declared a Cuban national monument. He has received Hench's ideas on preserving the building and will keep him informed of Cuban preservation plans.

Nogueira sends Hench photographs of Building No. 1. The dedication of Camp Lazear will be on December 3, 1952, and he is going to send out the invitations soon. Nogueira wants Hench to attend the Science Academy Session following the dedication, which will be dedicated solely to the work of the Yellow Fever Commission, and for which he will be the principal speaker. He promises to save some of the original wood from Building No. 1 for Hench.

Nogueira sends Hench a list of names to be engraved on memorial plaques for the dedication of Camp Lazear. He explains why some were included and others excluded.

Nogueira proposes the Finlay award for Cooke posthumously, and notes that other individuals are being considered for the honor as well. He lists the names of persons receiving an official invitation to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear and describes Hench's role during the ceremony. Hench is to forward a copy of his speech so that it can be translated into Spanish for the Cuban media.

Nogueira discusses preparations for the dedication of Camp Lazear. He informs Hench that the President of Cuba will participate in the ceremony. Nogueira hints that family members of the Yellow Fever Board members will receive the Finlay Medal from the Cuban government.

Nogueira answers questions posed by Hench in regards to the Camp Lazear dedication. He will mail Hench the films from the event.

Nogueira hopes that the Cuban government will agree to have medals made in honor of the people celebrated at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Nogueira describes a ceremony held in Marianao, Cuba, on the anniversary of Finlay's birthday. Medals were awarded to those involved with the yellow fever experiments and to their families.