Diseases

Reed's experiments have convinced Gorgas that the mosquito theory is valid. Gorgas discusses the implications for sanitation and non-immune troops.

Gorgas requests that Carter go to South America in order to continue his yellow fever work for the Rockefeller Foundation. He mentions the work of Guiteras and Wrightson.

Gorgas writes about yellow fever cases in Panama, as well as sanitary efforts and political maneuvering.

Gorgas writes about his administration of sanitary affairs in the Canal Zone and political machinations.

Gorgas seeks support for his yellow fever work in Panama.

Gorgas writes about the use of pyrethrum in the Canal Zone for the treatment of yellow fever and plague.

Gorgas seeks advice on candidates for the Chief of Laboratory. He reports on the state of disease in Panama, noting a small pox outbreak and the absence of yellow fever since May.

Gorgas writes about his reconciliation with Magoon, remarking that Magoon will probably recommend him as his successor in Panama. He also comments on the state of disease in Panama, noting that pneumonia remains primary problem.

Gorgas writes about the Canal Zone Sanitary Commission, and his wife's illness.

Gorgas reports on conditions in Panama regarding yellow fever and malaria. He recommends that the Nobel Prize be given to America.

Gorgas suggests that Finlay and Carter be nominated for the Nobel Prize. In the postscript, Gorgas writes an autograph note for Carter.

Gorgas responds to criticisms of Charles A. Reed. He presents an analysis of the Canal Zone Commission organization.

Deeks writes that he expects to attend the meeting of the National Malaria Committee and make a presentation.

Deeks sends Carter galley proofs of three papers.

Deeks solicits comments on his manuscript, which is intended to educate the public about malaria.

Deeks writes that he may attempt community sterilization of malaria carriers by quinine in one of the United Fruit Company's tropical divisions. He seeks Carter's advice on this process.

Owen lists references to articles regarding spirochetes in Africa.

Davis thanks Borden for referring Emilie Lawrence Reed to him.

Leathers thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the donation of Walter Reed's letter and Bible to the Vanderbilt University Museum of Medical History.

[Carter] comments extensively on a public health film on malaria.