Mosquitoes

Finlay writes about the location of Camp Lazear and his recently published biography of his father, Carlos J. Finlay.

Finlay outlines measures taken to ensure that a case of yellow fever, in Havana, does not develop into an epidemic.

Finlay discusses sanitation measures taken in response to possible cases of yellow fever.

Williamson informs Carter that the Rockefeller Foundation plans to issue a pamphlet about the use of fish in both yellow fever and malaria control. He would like Carter to read the galley proof.

Williamson sends Carter a copy of an earlier letter. He does not want to burden Carter in any way.

Williamson asks Carter to read the galley proof for a pamphlet about the use of fish in yellow fever and malaria control.

Williamson thanks Carter for his suggestions in regards to an article entitled "The Use of Fish for the Control of Mosquitoes."

Magoon writes about yellow fever cases in the Canal Zone. He makes an official offer of full financial and manpower support for Gorgas to eradicate the disease.

White informs Hench that he knew Reed and Carroll well and was the anesthetist for Reed's last operation. He believes Carroll's mosquito bite was accidental, not experimental. White encloses a manuscript characterizing the two men and describing Reed's operation.

Comstock describes possible yellow fever cases to Howland. All involve foreigners in Brazil.

Scannell reminisces about times he and Carter spent in Panama. He reports on yellow fever field work in Mexico and claims to have created a “no man's land” between Mexico and Guatemala.

Sweet discusses the introduction of mosquitoes to Hawaii in 1829 and the prevalence of fever there.

Wallace sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Scannell discusses his field work and answers Carter's questions concerning the breeding places of mosquitoes in wells.

Scannell reports on the yellow fever work in Brazil. He offers his opinion on the methods by which the yellow fever work is conducted.

Scannell discusses the mud puddle breeding of mosquitoes in Africa. He is confident that the yellow fever work in Africa will succeed.

Scannell writes about his yellow fever work in Mexico. He encloses a sketch showing key points where the sanitation inspectors will work throughout the season.

Scannell discusses sections from Carter's book, entitled "Epidemiology of Yellow Fever," and requests Carter's opinion on certain aspects.

Pillsbury writes to Senator Perkins in support of a pension increase for Mabel Lazear.

Valderrama y Pena promises to copy items related to Cuban and American yellow fever experiments for Hench. He asserts that in June of 1900 nobody except Finlay and his assistant Delgado believed that mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever.