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Hench informs Spies that he was presented the Finlay Medal in a small ceremony. He comments on the possibility of receiving the Cespedes Medal. It pleases him because he believes one is for his work in cortisone and the other because of his interest in yellow fever.

Hench inquires if the army has any information about Hanberry's desertion from the army.

Hench inquires whether a representative of the Medical School of the University of Virginia would like to place a wreath under Reed's medallion during the dedication of Camp Lazear. Reed graduated from the University of Virginia Medical School in 1869.

Hench describes his research on Reed and his association with the preservation of Camp Lazear. He informs Mandel, a U.S. Customs official, that he will be transporting wood to the United States from Building No. 1, and inquires about the proper way to prepare and ship it.

Hench has edited the manuscript and selected photographs for the publication of his Washington, D.C. lecture.

Hench is pleased that Beaulac, the American Ambassador to Cuba, will hold a reception following the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench forwards a copy of his remarks for the dedication so that Beaulac may be better informed about the history and persons associated with Camp Lazear.

Hench is sending Beaulac his memorandum on the dedication of Camp Lazear. He hopes the American Embassy will be called on to participate in other ceremonies at Camp Lazear.

Hench provides biographical information about some of the men involved with the yellow fever experiments. He stresses the importance of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Hench suggests to Halverson that a representative of the American Public Health Association place one or two wreaths during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear, or send a message if no one attends. If Halverson has not received an invitation, Hench would be glad to suggest discreetly that he be invited.

Hamer replies to Hench's request for an estimate of the cost of reproduction of documents relating to Walter Reed and the study of Yellow Fever.

Phillips informs Hench that the park on the site of Camp Lazear will be called “Campamento Lazear.” Building No. 1 will be called “Caseta No. 1” only, with no reference to Reed. A photographer will be available to take pictures during the dedication ceremony at Camp Lazear. The President of Cuba will speak at the end of the ceremony.

Watson writes that the New York Merchants' Association wants to work for a pension increase for her. He believes Lazear's work has been slighted.

Watson writes that he is trying to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

Watson writes about work to increase Mabel Lazear's pension.

Hutchison designates Hench as a special representative of Washington and Jefferson College to obtain manuscripts and photographs from Cuban sources for the Lazear Memorial Building.

Hutchison designates Hench as a special representative of Washington and Jefferson College to obtain manuscripts and photographs from Cuban sources for the Lazear Memorial Building.

Cardenas informs Hench that he and others visited the public works department, and that they believe the work to preserve Camp Lazear will begin soon. It will not be necessary to accept Hench's offer of $1000 for immediate preservation efforts on Building No. 1.

Russell appreciates Hench's letter regarding Lambert's inclusion in the Roll of Honor. He is unable to predict when the bill will be up for consideration.

Gooch responds to Hench's questions concerning Gooch's yellow fever research.

Gooch informs Hench that the information he requested is available at the Library of Congress.