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Russell suggests that Peabody donate his papers related to his yellow fever research to the Johns Hopkins Hospital Library.

Rath hopes that the National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings will be able to help in Hench's efforts to memorialize Camp Lazear.

Rath informs Hench that his attempt to preserve Building No. 1 lies outside the purview of the National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings because of the Cuban government's involvement. He suggests raising funds through a medical fraternity, possibly with the sanction of the American Medical Association or the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Rath invites Hench to lunch with himself and General Grant to discuss the preservation of Camp Lazear.

Rath thanks Hench for providing him with a clear picture of the Camp Lazear situation. He sends Hench a copy of his letter to Maria Teresa Rojas.

Rath informs Hench that the National Trust for Historic Preservation does not deem it possible to take ownership of the Quinta San Jose, as Rojas would prefer, but will cooperate with preservation efforts. He thinks any preservation association must be chartered in Cuba, but might have strong American representation.

Van Beuren requests a photograph of Lazear to use in creating a bas-relief portrait for a memorial.

Van Beuren thanks Mabel Lazear for trying to find photograph of Lazear.

Brill requests a photograph of Reed to be included with the publication of Hench's lecture in the Alpha Omega Alpha magazine.

Brill discusses details concerning the publication of Hench's Alpha Omega Alpha lecture by the society.

Morgan sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Bennett informs Hench that a representative of Jefferson Medical College will lay a wreath in memory of Finlay at the Camp Lazear dedication. Jefferson Medical College, Finlay's alma mater, is planning a celebration of the centennial of Finlay's graduation, in 1855.

[Kellogg] discusses his meeting with Hench, as well as proposed changes to the Cornwell painting based on Hench's suggestions. He includes a list of questions for Truby concerning details that will appear in the painting.

Hench responds to Carlos E. Finlay's criticism of Cornwell's "Conquerors of Yellow Fever" painting.

Kellogg thanks Finlay for his letter and assures him that his opinion was welcomed. He discusses the possibility of a second yellow fever painting.

Kellogg thanks Agramonte's daughter for her comments on the Cornwell sketches and describes planned changes to the painting.

Kellogg refers to Dominguez's book on Finlay's work, which he has not yet read. Kellogg discusses Finlay's mosquito vector theory and the later work of the Yellow Fever Commission. Kellogg is anxious that all involved receive due credit for the conquest of yellow fever and that too much emphasis on Finlay's contributions be avoided.

Kellogg assures Rankin that Cornwell will make the suggested corrections to the McDowell painting. He is pleased that Rankin may be able to speak at the unveiling of the painting.

Kellogg informs Kean of the final decisions made in identifying the figures in the Cornwell painting. He informs Kean that Carlos E. Finlay has altered his earlier judgement of the painting.

Kellogg decides to give Cornwell artistic license over historical accuracy. He appreciates Kean's suggestions.