Government

Beaulac writes that the Embassy and the U.S. government should be grateful to Hench for all that he has done.

Tansey's cousins will lobby a Minnesota congressman on her behalf.

Tansey sends Emilie Lawrence Reed copies of letters written on her behalf.

Wood thanks Hench for his letter about the yellow fever survivors. He notes that it will be useful for a project to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Gorgas requests Mabel Lazear's opinion on raising a subscription for her benefit. He reports that Emilie Lawrence Reed was just granted a pension. He expresses his admiration for Lazear.

Gorgas writes that he favors combining the U.S. Public Health Service and the War Department. Gorgas does not know if he will be retained after his retirement, although he looks forward to resuming yellow fever work after war.

Gorgas offers his opinion on the organization of the Sanitary Department in the Canal Zone. He also comments on his candidacy for the office of Surgeon General.

Gorgas writes about his reconciliation with Magoon, remarking that Magoon will probably recommend him as his successor in Panama. He also comments on the state of disease in Panama, noting that pneumonia remains primary problem.

Gorgas discusses career and salary issues and concerns. Gorgas supports James Carroll for the Nobel Prize.

Gorgas relays further information about the manning of ambulance sections in France. He mentions a possible misunderstanding between the French and American authorities.

Gorgas hires Moran as sanitary inspector for the Panama Canal Zone.

Gorgas writes about his own work with the Canal Zone Sanitary Commission.

Gorgas writes to O'Reilly concerning the administrative reorganizations in the Panama Canal Zone. He offers a political analysis of the situation.

Gorgas responds to criticisms of Charles A. Reed. He presents an analysis of the Canal Zone Commission organization.

Deeks invites Carter to attend a conference in Kingston, Jamaica.

Smith congratulates Carter for his promotion.

Taft writes that Kean has been detailed to assist Finlay in stamping out yellow fever in Cuba.

Welch sends Mabel Lazear a check from Phipps. Welch hopes that the pension increase will pass the House.

William Lazear writes about buying skates, and Mabel Lazear informs Sweitzer that she is awaiting news on a possible increase in her pension.

Ludlow defends his position against Wood's charges of concealing facts about yellow fever in Havana. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]