Mosquitoes

Hench makes detailed criticisms of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed. His remarks are prefaced by a thorough account of his own Reed research.

Hench discusses the rediscovery of Camp Lazear and his desire to erect a Cuban-American Memorial in honor of both Finlay and Reed on the site. He requests permission to personally pay for the construction of a suitable cover to protect Building No. 1.

Hench wants to testify before the Committee on Armed Services regarding Lambert's inclusion on the Roll of Honor. He asserts Lambert deserves honor, but it should be distinct from the Roll of Honor.

Hench requests Cooke's help in identifying photographs taken at Pinar del Rio. Hench is interested because Haskins, a prisoner at Pinar del Rio, died of yellow fever, but his cell-mates escaped the disease. This impressed Reed with the possibilities of the mosquito theory.

Hench describes the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication and encourages the ambassador to attend, in support of Cuban-American friendship. He sends him background information explaining the delicacy of the situation and refers to the Finlay-Reed controversy.

Hench inquires about a newspaper article on Dean, and asks for a photo of the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench requests copies of publications pertaining to the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench writes that he will send Wranek a copy of his speech on Reed at the University of Virginia. He discusses the content of the speech and notes that he emphasizes Lazear's contribution as well as Reed's.

Thomas writes about a yellow fever epidemic in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1862.

Woodward writes about a French delegation preparing a resolution to propose that a French doctor originally theorized that mosquitoes transmitted yellow fever. In the interest of Cuban and American relations, Woodward wants Hench to provide details on Finlay's contributions.

O'Reilly confirms that his office has no objection to the approval of a bill that proposes increasing the pensions being provided for Jennie Carroll and Mabel H. Lazear. The letter is accompanied by a partial copy of Report No. 431 of the 60th Congress, which specifies the rationale for the proposed bill. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Cooke writes that he would be glad to look over Hench's memorandum on the yellow fever experiments.

Cooke sends Hench his recollections of the experiments at Camp Lazear. He says that it was so long ago that his memory fails him as to many details.

Patterson corrects Robinson's statement that Gorgas discovered the means of transmission for yellow fever.

Wilson relates findings that timbering in the Little Salkehatchie did not increase prevalence of malaria.

Matas provides references on yellow fever, and gives information on his own work and experience with the disease.

Blue requests Carter's opinion in regard to ordinances against mosquito propagation.

Blue requests feedback on newspaper article describing the use of bats as an anti-mosquito tool.

Blue orders Carter to lecture on yellow fever and malaria.

Blue requests that Carter review a proposed law on mosquito control.