Mosquitoes

Reed provides a description of the experiment buildings at Camp Lazear and the method of mosquito inoculation.

Reed announces the first proven case of yellow fever from a mosquito bite. The diagnosis of the case will be tested by experts.

The writer informs Kelly about a yellow fever epidemic in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1855.

[Morejos?] writes about mosquito eradication and other sanitary measures in various Cuban locations.

Macia agrees with Hench that the original site of Camp Lazear is located on the Finca San Jose. He discusses the history of this area and explains physical changes on this property due to quarrying work.

Truby explains to Lambert the conditions for being placed on the Roll of Honor. Truby says that Ames does not meet these conditions, although he did take good care of the yellow fever volunteers.

Truby believes that Lazear probably did tell Carroll he was bitten by a mosquito at Las Animas, but that Reed and others felt Lazear had purposely allowed himself to be bitten. He comments on Agramonte's role in the yellow fever work.

Truby describes his meeting with Hench in Washington and his visit with Laura Wood Roper in Philadelphia. He mentions having heard favorable news from Harper's about possible publication of his manuscript and conveys news about his family.

Truby asserts that Reed knew of Carter's and Finlay's theories long before Lazear. Consequently, Reed was the real pioneer in the mosquito theory, not Lazear. Truby is concerned that Hench supports Lazear as being the mosquito theory proponent instead of Reed.

Truby reviews Chapter 3 of Standlee's manuscript.

Truby provides Tate with information about Captain Alexander N. Stark.

This letter contains Truby's recollections of the Yellow Fever Commission work and excerpts of his own [then incomplete] history of the Yellow Fever Commission - concerning Jesse W. Lazear.

Truby provides detailed replies to the questions Hench posed about Truby's manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He doubts the accuracy of Agramonte's accounts of the experiments.

Truby comments on Dean, Ames, Carroll and Agramonte. He feels his memory is sound, though he knows Hench has some skepticism. He offers his recollections of Carroll's infection and his attitude towards the mosquito theory.

Truby responds to Hench's suggested corrections and additions to Truby's manuscript. He provides additional details, clarifies several points, and refers Hench to others who might be able to provide further information.

Truby comments on the notebook found at the New York Academy, stating that it could be Lazear's record from the laboratory. He knows the Board went to see Finlay in early July, and that they started to raise mosquitoes at once, because he saw them in glass jars. As such, he disputes Agramonte's date for the beginning of the mosquito work. Truby believes it was Lazear, not Agramonte, who induced Reed to meet with Finlay.

Truby reviews yellow fever material. He is uncertain about the location of Reed's hospital room and is unsure how often he visited Reed in his final days. He refers Hench to Kean's diary. He identifies persons in the picture and encourages Hench to begin writing his book on Reed and yellow fever.

Truby sends Hench a letter from Lambert, and Truby's reply to Lambert. He says that Lambert is evidently beginning another drive to get on the Roll of Honor.

Truby discusses who should be included - and who should be excluded - on the plaque to be placed at Camp Lazear. He thinks that Barstad and Mazzuri should be excluded.

Recio praises Hench for his historical research on the yellow fever story. He enthusiastically supports the memorialization of the Camp Lazear site and feels it will be greatly appreciated by future generations. He offers to enlist the support of high Cuban government officials.