Diseases

Daniel states that Las Animas Hospital confirmed the suspected case of malaria on board a steamship.

Frost asks Carter to give lectures on malaria and yellow fever at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.

Frost discusses Carter's upcoming lectures on malaria and yellow fever, at Johns Hopkins.

Frost comments on Carter's report on influenza and pneumonia in Panama and urges him to publish it. He feels Carter's lectures were the best they have had at Johns Hopkins.

Frost comments on influenza epidemics in Panama.

Frost reviews Carter's manuscript on the history of yellow fever and expresses his hope that Carter will write a continuation on the subject. He wishes him speedy recovery from his illness.

Frost requests that Carter give two epidemiology lectures on yellow fever at Johns Hopkins University.

Frost discusses Snow's book on cholera. He informs Carter that he will be lecturing in Washington, D.C. next month.

Daniels informs the American Consul-General that a seaman was removed from the ship and subsequently died of malaria.

Simpson comments on Kissinger's stroke and requests a photograph of the Cornwell painting unveiling. He informs Hench that two men connected with medical journals are eager to publish Hench's speech on the yellow fever story, which he delivered at the unveiling ceremony.

Reed writes about studies leading to a paper on cholera vaccination. He also gives instructions for staining tubercle bacilli.

Reed writes that Christopher Reed's son does not have tuberculosis. Reed has been in Cuba studying yellow fever but has returned to finish the typhoid fever report.

Reed describes patients with erysipelas and double pneumonia. McPherson is to enter the Marine hospital service.

Reed is exhausted from work. He plans a trip home. His step-mother is curious about his relationship with Emilie Lawrence. He critiques contemporary novels.

Reed is worried that he may be writing Emilie Lawrence too frequently. He is sick but will persevere to take his medical exam.

Reed writes that he made a medical call on Emilie Lawrence's relative, Mrs. Vaughan, on his way home to New York. He had been in North Carolina visiting Emilie Lawrence.

Reed misses Emilie Lawrence. He offers a prayer to his deceased natural mother. He also discusses various topics, including medical treatments, a Catholic service, French lessons, and reading.

Reed describes his activities to Emilie Lawrence: French language studies, reading, and chess. He promises no card playing at her request.

Reed reiterates his devotion to her. He describes a view of the planets by telescope.

Reed learns that Emilie Lawrence is nursing her nephew who has typhoid fever. He expresses concern for her health, and apologizes for his sad letter earlier today.