Government

Kean discusses the responsibilities of his new position as part of the Cuban government. He mentions his son and a visit to the Governor's palace.

Blincoe provides recollections of Walter Reed's childhood.

Thomas Lazear writes that Representative Dalzell guided the pension bill through the House.

[Gorgas] writes about political maneuverings for staff appointments and promotions, and recognition for James Carroll.

Reed announces the first proven case of yellow fever from a mosquito bite. The diagnosis of the case will be tested by experts.

The writer reports that an effort is underway to increase the annuities of the yellow fever investigators, volunteers, and their relatives.

The writer informs Deland that he is continuing to lobby Congress for the pension bill.

Congress authorizes presentation of gold medal to widow in recognition of high public service of late husband.

King responds to questions regarding publications of the Philosophical Society. He makes reference to a Smithsonian Institution report.

Glennan grants Carter permission to appear as a witness in South Carolina.

Truby explains to Lambert the conditions for being placed on the Roll of Honor. Truby says that Ames does not meet these conditions, although he did take good care of the yellow fever volunteers.

Truby provides his recollections of the yellow fever experiments, including Lazear's infection, Carroll's and Agramonte's claims, Dean's infection, Kean's leadership, and the memorial plaque for Lazear at Las Animas Hospital.

Truby conveys to Andreu his deep appreciation at being honored by the Cuban government for his contribution to the yellow fever work. He is also pleased that Leonard Wood and Hanberry were included

Truby reports on his health and comments on attempts to have Ames included as a member of the Reed yellow fever board, which Truby insists is not historically accurate. He notes that Hench is still working for the preservation of Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear.

Truby criticizes some members of the Yellow Fever Commission for seeking undue credit. He verifies that his source of information on Lazear's death was Reed.

Truby provides detailed replies to the questions Hench posed about Truby's manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He doubts the accuracy of Agramonte's accounts of the experiments.

Truby discusses his health, a disagreement with Standlee over her book, and his ability to recollect Reed and members of his Board.

Truby discusses who should be included - and who should be excluded - on the plaque to be placed at Camp Lazear. He thinks that Barstad and Mazzuri should be excluded.

Truby tells Hench that he is depressed because he cannot attend the ceremonies in Cuba. He asks Hench to deliver the enclosed letter from himself to Jose Andreu thanking the Cuban government for including his name on the memorial.

Truby appreciates the photos of the plaques, park, and Building No. 1 that Hench sent after attending the ceremonies in Cuba.