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Wyllie agrees that Hench should bring the Reed materials for exhibit on his person rather than shipping them.

Wyllie requests that Hench bring the “New Year's Letter” and the fever charts, and some other Reed items of Hench's choosing, for the Reed exhibit at the University of Virginia.

Wyllie requests photographs of Hench, and a dossier on him, to publicize Hench's upcoming speech at the University of Virginia.

Dalzell will support an increase in Mabel Lazear's pension.

Worden informs Hench the photographs will be used in connection with a plan by the Army to honor Walter Reed on the upcoming centennial of his birth. He adds that "The Washington Post" is preparing an article, and hopes that Hench will consider contributing to it.

Worden informs Hench about the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and New York University College of Medicine activities commemorating the centennial of Reed's birth. The Washington Post carried an article featuring Cornwell's painting and a photograph of Blossom Reed.

Andrus sends Truby his chapter entitled "I Become a Guinea Pig," but states that he doesn't want to claim undue credit for his role.

Andrus is disappointed that Moran refuses to sign an affidavit for Lambert for the Roll of Honor. Andrus discusses his health and is happy to report that his paralysis is improving.

Andrus summarizes his correspondence with the Mayo Clinic physicians for Moran, and he discusses the film “Yellow Jack.” He describes Lambert's physical condition and comments on the New Deal.

Andrus requests Moran's assistance in getting a bill passed to honor Ames and Lambert.

Andrus appreciates Hench's input concerning the manuscript Andrus wrote about his own experience as a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments. He discusses the manuscript, entitled “The Tale of a Guinea Pig.” and encloses a copy.

Andrus informs Hench that his manuscript, which detailed his role in the yellow fever experiments, was rejected by Hearst publications.

Andrus appreciates Hench's comments and offer to review another draft of his manuscript, which he encloses. Andrus would like to see the manuscript published before his death.

Andrus discusses the yellow fever experiments and the role played by Lambert, whom he feels deserves more credit.

Andrus discusses the yellow fever experiments and the role played by Lambert, whom he feels deserves more credit.

Moran apologizes to Kellogg for not writing and writes that he has not yet received copies of the Cornwell painting.

Moran discusses Cuban politics in general. He notes that the Finlay-Reed controversy is still ongoing, and there are strong anti-American sentiments connected with it.

Moran notifies Kissinger that they are going to receive the Finlay Medal from the Cuban Government in Washington, D.C. He provides further detailed information concerning the upcoming event and hopes that Kissinger will be able to attend. This letter was forwarded to Hench.

Moran grants permission to use his name in the film “Yellow Jack.” He includes the names of other yellow fever volunteers.

Moran informs Hench that he has decided not to publish his memoirs because he feels it would further antagonize Cuba. He offers his opinion on the political and cultural situation in Cuba, especially as it pertains to the preservation of Camp Lazear. Finally, he makes clear his position in the Reed-Finlay debate concerning credit for conquering yellow fever.