Mosquitoes

Lawrence Reed praises Truby's book on Walter Reed. He vividly remembers Truby's efforts to eradicate mosquito breeding sites.

Bell expresses his appreciation for Carter's report on a local swamp and mentions a potential mosquito survey for the following summer.

Tocantins informs Hench that he will represent Jefferson Medical College at the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench is invited to the Pan-American Medical Association meeting which will meet on December 5 to report on the events and to highlight the accomplishments of Jefferson alumnus Finlay.

Weedon asks Carter if U.S. gulf ports should begin a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Weedon writes that [he] will work to persuade Tampa officials to outlaw rain water cisterns for mosquito control.

Barker provides general biographical information on Jesse Lazear.

Barker lists additional Lazear references. The letter includes autograph notes by Hench on the Lazear memorial inscription at Johns Hopkins University.

Baekland refers to the recent publication of a letter and Howard's response regarding Kean's role. He includes a direct quote from Howard's letter.

Arthur poses numerous questions related to mosquitos.

Williams discusses a bulletin that was distributed to educate the public about mosquitoes. He writes about employing a sanitary officer for malaria education.

Williams believes that the malaria abstracts require Carter's comments to be useful. He has been filming locations that need draining as part of the anti-malaria campaign.

Fisher requests Carter's suggestions for water projects in North Carolina.

Fisher thanks Carter for his public health recommendations. He describes his anti-malaria work and tells of the prevalence of malaria at North and South Carolina sites.

Fisher reports on malaria and mosquito conditions at some North Carolina sites.

Fisher discusses the recent malaria conference. He offers his opinion on the Southern Power Company's plan to impound water.

Fisher comments on the effects of certain types of algae on mosquito larvae.

Fisher reports on the malaria situation in South Carolina. He discusses his malaria control work funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

Howard forwards to Kelly statistics on yellow fever cases from New Orleans epidemics.

Howard provides his recollections of Reed and the formation of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Howard encloses correspondence with L.H. Baekeland, who proposed sending a letter to the New York Times emphasizing Kean's role in mosquito eradication in Cuba in 1901.