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Hench describes financial arrangements for the Lazear memorial event. He inquires about buildings shown in the Camp Lazear photo.

Hench urges Moran to attend the two college events. Hench discusses the Camp Lazear site.

[Hench] writes that he doubts Moran has really found the infected-clothing building. [Hench] wants to buy the property.

Hench questions Moran concerning the possible Camp Lazear buildings.

Hench is preparing for a medical trip. He enjoyed the Lazear memorial ceremony and sends Moran some clippings.

Hench thanks Moran for the manuscript of his autobiography. He offers to help Moran publish his recollections in a medical history journal.

Hench comments on the film “Yellow Jack.” He defends Kissinger and proposes further investigations of the yellow fever experiments.

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 discusses the discovery and dedication of Camp Lazear.

Hench thanks Willis for the negatives of the Camp Columbia model and promises to return them as soon as they are copied.

Hench informs Maguire that this is the 50th anniversary of the conquest of yellow fever by Reed and his colleagues. He hopes that a suitable article might be prepared for some magazine. Since he does not have time to write an article, he inquires whether Maguire would be interested in taking up the task.

Hench requests Kissinger's help in identifying persons and buildings in two photographs.

Hench informs Bullard that he is forwarding his manuscript to Kean after Bullard's review. He asks Bullard for clarification concerning some of his remarks. Hench explains the difference between the Havana Yellow Fever Board and the U.S. Army Yellow Fever Board.

Hench sends Bullard reprints of his yellow fever article and inquires if he would like a copy of the Cornwell painting. He informs Bullard that Truby's autobiography should be ready soon.

Hench informs Kissinger about his plans to purchase the site of Camp Lazear and the remains of Building No. 1. He discusses his correspondence with Kean and Truby and his intention to find incontrovertible evidence concerning the yellow fever story.

Hench is delighted that the Cuban government honored Hart. He details his attempts to preserve and memorialize Building No. 1 at Camp Lazear, and asks if Hart encountered anyone in Cuba who might be able to help.

Hench writes that he enjoyed reading Hart's article on Building No. 1. He clarifies some misconceptions in this article. Hench mentions Moran and notes that he more or less serves as Hench's personal representative in Cuba. Hench discusses his efforts to raise money for the Camp Lazear memorial.

Hench is delighted that Hart is interested in the yellow fever story and the discovery of Camp Lazear. He discusses his meeting with Ramos and the Cuban government's support to commemorate the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench suggests that Reed's family be invited to New York University's celebration of the centennial of Reed's birth. Hench argues that Wheldon is mistaken as to the year in which Reed received a degree from New York University College of Medicine.

Hench discusses further plans for the preservation of Camp Lazear. He inquires if it would be possible for Nogueira to bring Finlay's diaries to America with him so that he can microfilm them.