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Hench asks Cooke to edit his letter to Ramos, requesting that he emphasize Finlay's contribution.

Hench sends Cooke reprints of his yellow fever article and refers to a large copy of the Cornwell painting sent to Cooke by Kellogg. He discusses future research plans for his yellow fever investigation. Hench informs Cooke that Truby's autobiography will be published shortly.

Hench thanks Gill for loaning him the Dominguez manuscript on Finlay, and would like to be informed when a publication decision is made.

Hench requests reprints of anything Matas has published on yellow fever, and is especially anxious to have a copy of his tribute to Finlay.

Hench thanks Webster for his help in finding the location of Camp Lazear and in identifying the "false camp." Hench discusses his plans to honor the site of Lazear's death.

Hench thanks Webster for finding the old maps of the Havana Railroad. Hench is searching for information regarding the locations around Cuba that were once connected with the yellow fever experiments.

Hench describes his yellow fever project to Webster. He discusses his theory regarding the true location of Camp Lazear. Hench inquires if there is a map of the area from circa 1900, showing the relationship of this railroad track to the dimensions of Columbia Barracks.

Hench thanks the Sabatinis for allowing Lawrence Reed and himself to visit their apartment in the Army War College, which contains the room where Walter Reed died. He requests a sketch of the floor plan for his collection.

Hench inquires about the project Wallach had proposed. Hench had suggested that Wallach enlist the help of the Walter Reed Memorial Association.

Hench thanks Quinn, a U.S. Customs official, for information about shipping wood from Building No.1 to the United States.

Hench discusses the possibility of making Kean, Cooke, and Moran honorary members of Alpha Omega Alpha. He informs Blackford that Landon Reed, a cousin of Blackford, would enjoy a visit from him.

Hench describes the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication and encourages the ambassador to attend, in support of Cuban-American friendship. He sends him background information explaining the delicacy of the situation and refers to the Finlay-Reed controversy.

Hench requests permission to examine the photographs that the Signal Corps of the Army took at Columbia Barracks, the Post Hospital and Camp Lazear from 1899 to 1901.

Hench requests copies of Camp Columbia maps for himself and for the Cuban Chief of Engineers of Military City. He explains his research on the yellow fever experiments and Camp Lazear.

Hench requests photographs of a model of Camp Columbia, which is now at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and other information about Camp Lazear.

Hench requests permission from the Mayo Clinic Committee on Trips to attend the dedication of Camp Lazear, explaining his involvement with the preservation efforts. He has been invited by the Cuban government to speak at the ceremony.

Hench offers copies of his yellow fever research material to the Army Medical Museum.

Hench seeks permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to bring pieces of wood from the framboyant tree on the supposed site of Camp Lazear into the United States.

Hench requests copies of pamphlets and slides to use in the dedication of the Lazear Memorial.

Hench inquires about obtaining photos of William H. Dean from a newspaper article.