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Hench thanks Sigerist for his offer to publish his paper on yellow fever in the Johns Hopkins "Bulletin of the History of Medicine."

Hench describes four papers dealing with the historical research on yellow fever. He prefers to have all four published as a small monograph.

Hench thanks Viets for his offer to consider publishing Hench's yellow fever papers in the "Bulletin of the Medical Library Association."

Hench informs Viets that he is unable to submit his yellow fever papers for publication at this time.

Hench informs Schuman that he is unsure when his work on Walter Reed and the yellow fever experiments will be finished. He states that his primary jobs are his practice of medicine, the publication of the “Rheumatism Review,” and his clinical research.

Hench discusses efforts to preserve Camp Lazear.

Hench seeks information about the original Camp Lazear photographs. He draws attention to the incorrect identification of the mosquito building in Kelly's book. He inquires about the source of the “Gentlemen, I salute you” legend, and tries to find the addresses for Blossom Reed, Mrs. Lazear, and Carroll's family.

Hench thanks Ascanio for the hospitality extended to him during his visit to the Military Hospital. Copies of the "Proceedings of the Mayo Clinic Staff Meetings" will be sent to him and his friends regularly.

Hench thanks Stirling for forwarding his letter to the Lazears and the Carrolls.

Hench sends Alvare a reprint of his yellow fever article and notes that it is the beginning of his attempts to honor Finlay's work as well as that of the yellow fever board.

Hench thanks Alvare for the photos, and will send copies of his papers on Lazear and Camp Lazear to both Ramos and Alvare.

Hench discusses the identification of Camp Lazear site.

Hench thanks Alvare for his information on the false Camp Lazear site. Hench will continue to work for a Camp Lazear memorial honoring Finlay and the Yellow Fever Commission.

Hench informs Siler of the dates he is available to attend the meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Hench informs Siler that he has accepted the invitation to speak on Walter Reed Memorial Day at the International Congress of Tropical Medicine. Hench discusses funding issues surrounding the memorialization of Camp Lazear.

Hench informs Peabody that he hopes to revise his yellow fever draft soon and will send his family a copy.

Hench introduces himself to Peabody by describing his interest in Lazear and the yellow fever experiments. He asks if Peabody would send him material that he has written on the subject.

Hench describes his research on Lazear, the Camp Lazear location, and Moran's and Kissinger's experiences. He requests a copy of Peabody's bibliography.

Hench discusses plans for a memorial at Camp Lazear.

Hench provides details about progress on the Camp Lazear memorial and reports that he attended Emilie Lawrence Reed's birthday party. He also met with some of Lazear's relatives.