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Hench apologizes to Lippard, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, that he forgot that Cooke also graduated from Virginia. He will add Cooke's name to the wreath for the Camp Lazear dedication.

Hench informs Lippard that Crain was the representative of the University of Virginia at the Camp Lazear dedication. He requests that he send the enclosed information about the ceremony to someone at the University of Virginia since Lippard has just become dean at the Yale Medical School. He requests reimbursement for the wreath.

Hench requests a photograph of a bas-relief memorializing the yellow fever board.

Hench thanks Stewart for the photographs of the memorial panel at the Agramonte Memorial Library.

Hench writes that he enjoyed reading the article about Reed and refers to photographs that might be appropriate. Hench notes that he knows little of Reed's early life and refers Hemphill to Laura Wood's book.

Hench will send Hemphill a copy of Reed's medical diploma and a photograph of his birthplace. These will be used in an article published by the Virginia State University.

Hench sends two photographs to Hemphill, for use in an article by the Virginia State Library. He hopes to receive some copies of the article when it is printed, so that they can be distributed among Reed family members and friends.

Hench describes his research on Reed and his association with the preservation of Camp Lazear. He informs Mandel, a U.S. Customs official, that he will be transporting wood to the United States from Building No. 1, and inquires about the proper way to prepare and ship it.

Hench thanks Simpson for the photograph he sent. He informs him that he will speak during a preview unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever group painting, and invites Simpson to attend.

Hench requests that Simpson show his yellow fever material to a publisher for possible publication.

Hench informs Simpson of Kissinger's severe stroke and asks that he write a note to Kissinger's wife. Hench receives a photograph taken during the unveiling of the Walter Reed Yellow Fever painting, and offers to send Simpson a copy.

Hench sends Simpson a photograph from the Cornwell painting unveiling and comments on Kissinger's condition after his stroke. He is not sure that the medical journal publishers are as interested in his yellow fever speech as Simpson believes them to be.

Hench requests an article reference and a photograph related to the Agramonte Memorial Library, at Louisiana State University.

Hench appreciates Wilson's remarks on his article, "Conquerors of Yellow Fever." He discusses fund-raising efforts for the Camp Lazear memorial.

Hench thanks Wilson for suggesting that Hench's article be abstracted in Reader's Digest.

Hench thanks Hoffmann for his interest in his article on yellow fever.

Hench expresses concern about the safety of material being shipped for an exhibit.

Hench has edited the manuscript and selected photographs for the publication of his Washington, D.C. lecture.

Hench informs Sawyer about his efforts to memorialize Camp Lazear Building No. 1. He believes this is an opportunity to forge Cuban-American bonds. The Cuban government supports this effort, and the Mayo Clinic has pledged a financial contribution. Through Sawyer, [Hench] hopes to contact the Rockefeller Foundation in order to solicit their financial support.

Hench writes that he will keep Sawyer informed of progress on the Camp Lazear memorial and is glad that Sawyer agrees that Finlay should also be honored.