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Hench inquires if the memorial plaque has been placed on the building where Walter Reed died. Hench regrets that he could not attend Emilie Lawrence Reed's funeral to serve as a pallbearer.

Hench would like to have a photograph of the plaque placed on the building where Walter Reed died. Hench tells Siler that he has heard from Sidney Wallach again.

Hench informs Siler that it will be impossible for him to attend the upcoming meeting of the Reed Memorial Association. However, he hopes to attend again in the future.

Hench informs Siler that he is pleased to accept the vice-presidency of the Walter Reed Memorial Association. Hench discusses the recent deaths of Kean and Moran.

Hench discusses the photographs of the plaque placed on the building where Reed died.

Hench thanks Mrs. Griswold for her contribution to the Reed Memorial Association and informs her that most of the association's funds are used to support Reed's daughter.

Hench informs Siler that Elmore represented the Walter Reed Memorial Association at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench discusses his upcoming trips and inquires about the date of the next meeting of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Hench writes that he will represent the Mayo Foundation at the Camp Lazear dedication. He discusses which groups should present wreaths at the dedication. He has just heard from Nogueira that the park is still called "Camp Lazear" and that Building No. 1 will also retain its name.

Hench requests copies of the photograph of Hench, Jordan, and Darden that was taken at Hench's recent speech at the University of Virginia. He suggests to Owen that the Alpha Omega Alpha society consider making Kean, Cooke, and Moran honorary members.

Hench informs Owen that Moran will be attending the Walter Reed Memorial Day of the International Congress on Tropical Medicine, in Washington, D.C.

Hench asks Hartzell to ignore his earlier letter regarding Dean and the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench thanks Hartzell for his information on the Dean Memorial Bridge.

Hench informs Wyllie that he will not have time to carefully choose and prepare Reed materials for an exhibit in connection with Hench's upcoming lecture at the University of Virginia.

Hench requests information on what Reed materials he should bring for an exhibit at the University of Virginia's Alderman Library.

Hench thanks Wyllie for the clipping from the University of Virginia Alumni News, but is disturbed that Cooke's name did not appear in the abstract since he is an alumnus of the University of Virginia. Hench mentions his invitation to give his Walter Reed speech before the Albemarle County Historical Society.

Hench requests more information as to why Worden seeks certain photographs.

Hench inquires whether the celebration honoring Reed took place, since he did not receive the promised information. He also wonders whether the Washington Post wrote an article on Reed, since the newspaper never contacted him.

Hench congratulates Moran on his award of the Grand Cross of the Order of Finlay. He is very busy with professional responsibilities, but promises to return to his yellow fever notes soon.

Hench reveals his thoughts on Kissinger. He expresses his continued interest in the yellow fever story.