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Hurd writes with suggestions for changes to Kelly's manuscript on the life of Walter Reed.

Viets invites Hench to submit a manuscript, on Jesse Lazear's work in Cuba, for publication in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

The "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" accepts Hench's papers on yellow fever for publication.

Viets offers to submit some of Hench's yellow fever papers to the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association" for publication.

Carter explains the connection between his father and Walter Reed.

Carter writes that he would appreciate the Boy Scouts' help for malaria control.

Schuman hopes Hench remembers him when the proposed book on Walter Reed nears completion. He regrets that he cannot supply Hench with a volume of the “U.S. Public Health Proceedings” but will try to locate a copy.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.

Hollander gratefully acknowledges Emilie Lawrence Reed's letter.

Hagedorn relates a conversation with General McCoy concerning Wood's announcement of the Yellow Fever Commission's findings, in 1900. He also comments on Gorgas' sanitary work in Havana.

Kimball sends a contribution for Kissinger.

Colete informs Hench that he and others visited various Cuban government offices, and that they believe the work to preserve Camp Lazear will begin soon. The government will not accept Hench's offer of $1000 for immediate preservation efforts on Building No. 1.

[Kelly] offers his views about the credit due Carroll. Kelly proposes to support Carroll's promotion on the basis of his merits alone without diminishing the role played by Reed.

Kelly thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for a memento of Walter Reed. He notes a greater appreciation of Walter Reed's work.

Kelly sends Carter a copy of his Walter Reed book. He notes the credit given Carter's work in Ross' memoirs and asks for photos of Carter to include in a collection of malaria and yellow fever literature he is gathering for the School of Hygiene, in Baltimore.

Howard expresses interest in Kean's review of the Gorgas biography. He comments on Hendrick's writing and factual accuracy.

Kelly requests to see Reed's account of the experiments, which had been mailed to Howard. A plaque for Walter Reed at King's County Hospital, in Brooklyn, will be dedicated.

Kelly discusses the sources of information for his book and explains some details.

Parsons lists the names of newspapers and magazines published in Havana, Cuba, which are available at the Periodical Division of the Library of Congress. "La Discusion," from February 8, 1901, shows a front-page cartoon ridiculing various theories on yellow fever - including the mosquito vector.

This letter, written by a student of Edith R. Force, thanks Emilie Lawrence Reed for the life and work of Walter Reed.