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Moran reports on his health and encloses a newspaper clipping for Hench about Kissinger.

Moran inquires about his draft letter for Pew and comments on Agramonte's letter regarding Carroll's case of yellow fever.

Moran describes his difficulties in dealing with the Cuban government regarding the Camp Lazear site. Moran will not attend the University of Virginia or the Washington and Jefferson College events.

Moran informs Hench that he should be able to acquire the shack on the Rojas farm, which he is sure is the infected-clothing building, for no charge.

Moran discusses the remains of Camp Lazear.

Moran describes his discussions with the Cubans on the proposed Lazear Memorial.

Moran translates and transcribes for Hench a letter Moran has received from the Cuban government regarding Camp Lazear.

Moran comments on the film “Yellow Jack” and returns autographed photographs of himself. He criticizes Kissinger for enjoying the spotlight and mentions that his Congressional Medal will go to the University of Virginia.

Moran relates personal news and offers his opinion on Kissinger. He has high compliments for Kean as an authoritative source. He mentions a letter of recommendation, written by Walter Reed, which he believed to be at the University of Virginia. Moran writes that he found many inaccuracies in the film “Yellow Jack” and suggests to Hench that he should take up the Finlay vs. Reed controversy rather than the Kissinger-Moran memoirs.

Moran explains the substitution of his own letter for the form permission letter sent from the movie studio.

Gibson informs Hench that he is planning a biography of Sternberg. He learned about Hench's interest in Reed from a recent newspaper article, and would like access any Reed-Sternberg material from Hench's collection. Gibson also mentions having published a biography on Gorgas.

Gibson discusses his research on Sternberg. He thinks that Sternberg, along with Gorgas, was at first skeptical about the mosquito theory. However, he reconsidered that view before Reed went to Cuba. Like Hench, Gibson has not seen any confidential notes between Sternberg and Reed concerning the Yellow Fever Board.

Willis informs Hench that photographs have been made of the Camp Columbia model.

Willis sends Hench the negatives which he requested and thanks Hench for a reprint.

Bullard returns Hench's manuscript with his corrections.

Bullard describes his malaria attack. He clarifies his remarks about the Habana Yellow Fever Board.

Bullard thanks Hench for the copies of his yellow fever article from "Hygeia."

Kissinger complains about the conflicting stories concerning the yellow fever experiments. He discusses his willingness to participate in the human experiments.

Taylor sends Kean a booklet on Reed.

Taylor thanks Hench for his letter. He is surprised to hear that Hench is studying the conquest of yellow fever. Taylor informs Hench that he took an active part in the experiments in Cuba.