Armed Forces

Kean requests that Kissinger's address be given to the dean of Harvard Medical School.

Kean requests the addresses of Mabel Lazear and Jennie Carroll.

[Kean] writes an endorsement concerning modifications to orders for the Superior Sanitary Board.

Kean cites a lack of support for sanitary measures by the Cuban authorities, and an increase in the incidence of yellow fever. He requests assignment of another medical officer to his staff.

Kean writes a letter of recommendation for Carroll who is applying for admission into the Medical Corps of the Army. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kean encourages Reed to lobby for the office of Surgeon General.

Kean offers Reed continued encouragement and strategy for the Surgeon General's post.

Kean discusses La Garde's and Havard's candidacy for Surgeon General. There is a question of General Wood's support.

Kean provides news concerning the Surgeon General position. He has had a conversation with General Wood. Reed should return to Cuba.

Kean informs de Niedman that he will testify on behalf of a pension bill to recognize the work of the Yellow Fever Commission and volunteers, including Agramonte.

Kean discusses the command structure of the Ambulance Corps in France.

Kean describes disagreements within the command of the Ambulance Corps on how to organize the ambulance service in France.

Kean discusses logistical issues concerning supplies, assignments, and personnel in the Ambulance Corps.

Kean informs Gorgas of his transfer to post of Deputy Chief Surgeon of American Expeditionary Forces. He also describes command reorganizations and the status of ambulance service.

Clark provides Edsall with Kissinger's address.

Lazear writes that many of his old friends are connected with the Army.

Lazear describes his journey and Cuba.

Lazear describes his domestic arrangements and gives his opinion on the Cuban political situation.

Lazear reports that the Secretary of War, Elihu Root, will visit the camp. He discusses his laboratory work.

Lazear describes the camp location and commanders. He offers his opinion of Cubans and reports that Mabel Lazear will leave for the United States before the fever season quarantine begins.