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Hench requests that Rodriguez-Leon review his report to Ramos, concerning the true location of Camp Lazear, before he arrives in Havana.

Hench sends Leon his speech for the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench writes that he will send her a draft of his speech and return borrowed items.

Hench describes the Lazear memorial event at Washington and Jefferson College. He writes about how glad Mabel Lazear was to learn the truth about her husband's sacrifice. Hench believes that the Camp Lazear memorial and preservation of Building No. 1 will be carried out successfully.

Hench is disturbed that plans for the memorial park at Camp Lazear still use Finlay's name in connection with Building No. 1. He requests information regarding newspaper reports about Camp Lazear.

Hench requests information regarding newspaper reports about the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench informs Rodriguez Leon that he has accepted an invitation to speak at the Camp Lazear dedication, in December. Although Hench is not entirely satisfied with the plans, he thinks it is a step in the right direction.

Hench requests permission to examine Agramonte's papers during his next trip to Havana. He assures Rodriguez Leon that he wants to give due credit to her father's work. Hench is trying to identify the location depicted in the photograph that she loaned to him.

Hench informs Rodriguez Leon that he hopes to meet with her in Cuba next month. He describes a planned portrait of the conquerors of yellow fever by the Wyeth Company, and asks whether there are photographs of her father and one of his uniforms to be used in authenticating details for the painting.

Hench is pleased that Rodriguez Leon will assist the Wyeth Company with details for the planned conquerors of yellow fever painting.

Hench describes the unveiling of the Cornwell painting and Kissinger's subsequent stroke. He discusses his ongoing research on the yellow fever history and inquires if she has found any data to refute criticisms of her father, Aristides Agramonte.

Hench inquires about the Cuban government's interest in preserving the site of Camp Lazear. Hench stresses that he does not want the monument dedicated to one person, but rather envisions a Cuban-American memorial.

Hench inquires about the Cuban government's interest in preserving the site of Camp Lazear. Hench stresses that he does not want the monument dedicated to one person, but rather envisions a Cuban-American memorial.

Hench writes that he is still working to memorialize Camp Lazear, but cannot proceed until he knows the Cubans will support upkeep of the site. Hench will be coming to Cuba and would like to meet with Carbonell regarding this matter.

Hench regrets that he and his wife missed Carbonell's visit when they were in Cuba. He will send Carbonell a copy of the Cuban government's plans for Camp Lazear.

Hench is concerned that the Camp Lazear memorial will be named for Finlay rather than Lazear. He requests that Carbonell discreetly contact Nogueira about the matter.

Hench thanks Carbonell for his understanding regarding the naming of the Camp Lazear memorial. He assures Carbonell that the Americans will be grateful no matter what is done.

Hench is grateful for Carbonell's help, and requests that no recognition be accorded to Hench for his role in preserving Camp Lazear at this time. Hench does not wish to detract from those being memorialized.

Hench gives Carbonell advice to pass on to his wife's son about a medical fellowship in the U.S. Hench suggests Carbonell contact Nogueira and request a piece of wood from Building No. 1.

Hench thanks Wood for the newspaper article on Dean and inquires about the camera shop that might have a photograph of the Dean Memorial Bridge.