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Hench thanks Logan for lending him Peabody's pamphlet, "The Conquest of Yellow Fever," and requests a copy of Peabody's bibliography.

Hench suggests a title for his upcoming lecture on Reed at the University of Virginia, and notes the key roles played by three University of Virginia alumni in the experiments.

Hench requests that Phillips send him the statements by Rojas and Leon.

Hench informs Phillips about his interest in the fight against yellow fever, his discovery of the original site of Camp Lazear, and the Cuban government's plan to make Camp Lazear into a memorial park to honor all of those connected with the conquest of yellow fever. Hench requests that she make discreet inquiries to learn whether Camp Lazear will retain its name or will be called “Parque Finlay”.

Hench thanks Phillips for her cooperation in regards to the articles about the Camp Lazear dedication in the "Havana Post."

Hench wants to pay for duplicate photographs of Moran and Kissinger. He has not yet received the other photographs or the souvenir booklets from the Lazear memorial event. Hench regrets that there is no photograph of himself receiving his honorary degree [from Washington and Jefferson College].

Hench gently chides Hutchison for omitting to send the promised autographed pictures of Kissinger and Moran. Hench requests additional copies of "A Milestone." He also solicits fund-raising advice for a planned memorial in Havana, Cuba.

Hench asks for any available copies of the brochure "A Mile Post" and/or Alumni Bulletins, from Washington and Jefferson College. Hench questions a request for his biographical data from Washington and Jefferson College officials since he assumes they have it already on file.

Hench comments on the Lazear story in "True Comics." Hench also discusses his travel plans in Cuba and his presentation to the Cuban Minister of Defense.

Hench sends Hutchison a reprint of his article in "Hygeia" and an article about the Cornwell painting. He has requested that the Wyeth Company send Hutchison a large reproduction of the painting for display in Lazear Hall.

Hench supplies a list of possible speakers for the Washington and Jefferson College commencement and the Jesse Lazear celebration.

Hench volunteers to speak on the story of Kissinger and Moran at the Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day program. He plans to meet Moran in Cuba. He offers a monetary contribution for Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench offers advice on the structure of the Washington and Jefferson College Founders' Day program and makes recommendations for possible speakers.

Hench encloses a check for Washington and Jefferson College.

Hench gives brief details of his trip to Cuba and discusses the controversy over the proper location of the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench discusses the logistics of inviting Moran and Kissinger to the Lazear Ceremony at Washington and Jefferson College.

[Hench] encloses his manuscript on yellow fever. He requests that Hutchison write letters of thanks on behalf of the College to the yellow fever informants. He discusses the logistics for Moran's travel.

[Hench] inquires about Lazear's college career. He discusses a possible guest list for the Lazear Building dedication ceremony.

Hench describes Cooke's participation in the yellow fever experiments and thinks he deserves recognition.

[Hench] inquires about the type of speech he should give at the upcoming Lazear memorial. [Hench] feels that Moran and Kissinger would not resent Cooke's inclusion in the event.