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Siler encloses minutes of the Walter Reed Memorial Association and asks Hench to review them.

Siler regrets that Hench is unable to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. He discusses his visit with Bliss and his efforts to preserve Building No. 1. Siler informs Hench about his plans to have a plaque placed on the wall of a building where Reed had died.

Siler requests that Hench send a number of reprints of his paper, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever," to the commanding officer of the Army Medical Center.

Siler discusses suggestions to change the inscription on a plaque memorializing Reed's place of death. He discusses a resolution introduced in Congress to honor the memory of Reed. Siler informs Hench of Osborne Wood's death.

Siler regrets that Hench was unable to attend the annual meeting of the Walter Reed Association. Kean told Siler that Hench approves of the modification of the inscription on the plaque to memorialize Reed's place of death.

Siler informs Hench that he requested that Love send him the names and addresses of the officers of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. He inquires if Hench is going to the dedication of Camp Lazear and hopes that he will be in Washington so there can be a meeting of the Association.

Siler regrets the difficulty Hench has had with the Cubans and hopes Finlay doesn't receive all the credit. He solicits Hench's opinion in regards to increasing Blossom Reed's pension.

Siler thanks Hench for approving the increased pension for Blossom Reed. He mentions the death of Cooke.

Siler is glad Hench will be able to attend the Camp Lazear dedication. He and Love agree with Hench's suggestion to encourage American publications to carry a news item about the dedication.

Siler informs Hench that he and Love have both received invitations to the Camp Lazear dedication, but regrets that he will be unable to attend.

Siler informs Hench that the Walter Reed Memorial Association has authorized funds for a wreath to be placed at Reed's medallion while the Surgeon General commissioned a wreath for Finlay.

Siler enjoyed reading Hench's report on the Camp Lazear dedication. He is sorry that Streit, who has been in the hospital, could not attend the ceremony. The monthly payment to Blossom Reed has been increased to $100.

Siler appreciates Hench's report on the Camp Lazear dedication and notes that the report will be of great value to the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Siler discusses the plans to memorialize the room where Walter Reed died.

Armstrong requests biographical material on her son, Jesse Lazear, for a college reunion event.

Owen details the arrangements for Hench's speech at the University of Virginia Alpha Omega Alpha society.

Owen thanks Hench for speaking before the Alpha Omega Alpha society at the University of Virginia. He found Hench's lecture enjoyable and inspiring.

Owen, Jr., believes that Alpha Omega Alpha will react favorably to Hench's suggestion that Kean, Cooke, and Moran be made honorary members.

Hartzell informs Hench that he cannot find the information Hench requested on Dean, and suggests that he write to Grand Rapids.

Wyllie requests permission to borrow Reed materials from Hench for an exhibit at the University of Virginia.