Mosquitoes

Ravenel discusses the influences of Henry Rose Carter's extrinsic incubation theory and Finlay's mosquito theory on Reed's work.

Ravenel refers to an article by Russell concerning the sanitation campaign in Havana (1900). In an autograph note, [Kean] writes that Ravenel has misunderstood Russell.

Ravenel writes that he doubts the influence of Carter's work on Reed. He believes Reed was inspired by Finlay.

Ireland discusses Lazear's laboratory notebook, which is at the New York Academy of Medicine library. He is convinced that Hench will retrieve valuable information from it.

Connor asks for Carter's opinion regarding some notes he has compiled on yellow fever. The campaign in Mexico is going well.

Connor discusses the campaign against yellow fever in Mexico, which he plans to finish soon. He thanks Carter for the critique of his manuscript.

Connor discusses the yellow fever work in El Salvador.

Connor discusses his yellow fever campaign in El Salvador; as well as the work of his colleagues in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Connor describes the progress against yellow fever in Mexico. He would like to have Carter's yellow fever articles translated into Spanish.

Connor comments on Hanson's and Pareja's work in Peru. He also discusses issues related to yellow fever work in Mexico.

Connor reports on yellow fever in Mexico. He suspects a Caribbean epidemic spreading from Brazil.

Connor reports extensively on the yellow fever campaign in Mexico.

Connor discusses a test for the diagnosis of yellow fever and the possibility of combining an anti-malarial campaign with yellow fever work. He suggests that the Board employ someone to study paleo-pathology.

Connor reports that there are no cases of yellow fever yet, but the critical period will be in the summer. Connor believes yellow fever in Columbia threatens Mexico.

Connor discusses his paper on yellow fever, including the use of scrubbed versus unscrubbed water barrels. He believes that the areas of North and Central America should be considered one unit because of modern transportation.

Connor seeks Carter's advice on whether or not to suspend the yellow fever campaign in Mexico after twelve disease-free months.

Connor reports to Carter that the Mexican yellow fever campaign is going well, although he has had difficulties with local officials. He agrees that Maracaibo, rather than the larger Colombian towns, is the focal point for yellow fever.

Connor reports on mosquito breeding and the need to introduce fish for mosquito control. He notes that there is public pressure on the government for mosquito reduction.

Connor describes an unknown fever in Dutch Guiana. He discusses the prevalence of Aedes stegomyia and the types of water storage used in the area.

Roldan is working on a biography of Finlay that will demonstrate Finlay's major role in the discovery of the cause of yellow fever.