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Hench is sending Rappleye information about the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench informs him that de Castro laid three wreaths as Rappleye instructed. He would appreciate reimbursement for the wreaths and can send photographs if Rappleye wishes.

Hench thanks Mayer for the photograph of the Carlos J. Finlay Memorial in Panama City.

Hench is pleased that Beaulac, the American Ambassador to Cuba, will hold a reception following the Camp Lazear dedication. Hench forwards a copy of his remarks for the dedication so that Beaulac may be better informed about the history and persons associated with Camp Lazear.

Hench is sending Beaulac his memorandum on the dedication of Camp Lazear. He hopes the American Embassy will be called on to participate in other ceremonies at Camp Lazear.

Hench provides biographical information about some of the men involved with the yellow fever experiments. He stresses the importance of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Reed's work.

Hench agrees that Bean should suggest that the University of Virginia commemorate the centennial of Reed's birth, and offers to help in any way possible.

Hench suggests that Bean send copies of his talk about Reed to various interested persons.

Hench informs Postell that he has written to W. Branks Stewart requesting a photograph of the memorial bas-relief. He has also written to Agramonte's daughter, and thinks it would be wise for the Agramonte Memorial Library to see that she gets a photograph of the memorial.

Hench thanks Postell for helping him obtain photographs of the memorial panel at the Agramonte Memorial Library.

Hench writes that he will send Wranek a copy of his speech on Reed at the University of Virginia. He discusses the content of the speech and notes that he emphasizes Lazear's contribution as well as Reed's.

Hench requests clippings pertaining to his speech, at the University of Virginia, to send to the Reeds and to others who have given him Reed material.

Hench is sending Caswell two photographs of the Camp Lazear dedication taken with his own camera. Hench will make any desired prints for Caswell once he gets the film from Nogueira.

Hench suggests to Halverson that a representative of the American Public Health Association place one or two wreaths during the dedication ceremonies of Camp Lazear, or send a message if no one attends. If Halverson has not received an invitation, Hench would be glad to suggest discreetly that he be invited.

Hench requests information about the Walter Reed Memorial Day. He describes his research on the conquest of yellow fever.

Hench's secretary informs Viets that Hench is out of town, therefore he will not be able to submit his yellow fever papers on time.

Hamer replies to Hench's request concerning material relating to yellow fever in Cuba.

Hawley invites Emilie Lawrence Reed to be the guest of honor at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting.

Logan sends Peabody's pamphlet and describes the loan policy for the slides that accompany it. He refers Hench to Peabody and gives his address.

Bradshaw provides details concerning Hench's upcoming lecture at the University of Virginia.

Amador congratulates Kean on his review of the Gorgas biography. He discusses his own plans to write a popular history of the yellow fever story for Panama.