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Truby discusses his health, a disagreement with Standlee over her book, and his ability to recollect Reed and members of his Board.

Truby comments on the validity of Agramonte's statements regarding Lazear's work.

Truby thanks Hench for the clippings and program from the Lazear memorial event. He would like to have his manuscript returned soon so that he may make revisions. He reveals new information about the buildings of the yellow fever hospital and believes Lazear died in one of them.

Truby hopes to have Hench's comments on his manuscript by January 15, 1941. He would like to hear about the Washington and Jefferson College memorial events.

Truby thinks that it is crucial for Hench to get access to the Wood diary and the Lazear notebook, but encourages Hench to write his book even if he cannot see these items immediately. He also understands that Hench should not let the yellow fever project get in the way of his medical research.

Truby sends Hench a letter from Lambert, and Truby's reply to Lambert. He says that Lambert is evidently beginning another drive to get on the Roll of Honor.

Truby is extremely critical of Standlee's manuscript, and believes that she is not competent to write an accurate account. He encloses a copy of his letter to her.

Truby discusses who should be included - and who should be excluded - on the plaque to be placed at Camp Lazear. He thinks that Barstad and Mazzuri should be excluded.

Truby tells Hench that he is depressed because he cannot attend the ceremonies in Cuba. He asks Hench to deliver the enclosed letter from himself to Jose Andreu thanking the Cuban government for including his name on the memorial.

Truby appreciates the photos of the plaques, park, and Building No. 1 that Hench sent after attending the ceremonies in Cuba.

Truby discusses the Camp Lazear National Monument and Nogueira's efforts in establishing the monument. Truby expresses his displeasure at the inaccuracies in an article about “Finlay Field.”

Truby describes his physical condition and also states that Finlay deserves credit for all the help he gave to Reed. He encloses a letter from John Kelly.

Truby provides detailed replies to the questions Hench posed about Truby's manuscript on the yellow fever experiments. He doubts the accuracy of Agramonte's accounts of the experiments.

Truby discusses the plan to commission a painting of the Yellow Fever Board, including Finlay. He will ask Andrus and England for verification of locations and hopes his letter to Ramos was sufficient.

Truby agrees that Cooke, Ames, and Jernegan should be included in the yellow fever painting.

Truby points out historical inaccuracies found in the yellow fever painting.

Truby comments on Dean, Ames, Carroll and Agramonte. He feels his memory is sound, though he knows Hench has some skepticism. He offers his recollections of Carroll's infection and his attitude towards the mosquito theory.

Truby writes of Lampson's novel on yellow fever. He believes that it distorts the truth and perpetuates false statements.

Truby mentions the many complimentary letters about his book. He complains that he was not informed of an upcoming publication of Laura Wood's book on Reed, although he approves it. He reports that two more members of the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor have died.

Truby writes about his health. He encourages Hench to get James Carroll's personal papers from Carroll's son. He discusses a nurse who served with him in Cuba.