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Hench expresses delight with Truby's book, and considers Kean and himself as “godfathers” to this literary work.

Hench congratulates Moran on the receipt of the Grand Cross of the Order of Finlay from the Cuban government.

Hench honors Walter Reed's memory on the occasion of the centennial of his birth, writing that Lawrence Reed's father left his family a priceless heritage.

Hench informs Brewer that he has airmailed his speech for the Lazear memorial event to Hutchison.

Hench says Cubans approve of wreath laying. He suggests the Army place one for Finlay. The University of Virginia is placing one in honor of Reed, but the University of Maryland has not responded in regards to Carroll.

Hench informs Lippard that he will arrange to place a wreath representing the University of Virginia Medical School in memory of Reed, Moran, and Kean at the Camp Lazear dedication. He will try to purchase orange and blue ribbons, as Lippard has instructed.

Hench informs Rappleye, of Columbia University Medical School, that the Cubans are delighted that wreaths will be laid at the upcoming Camp Lazear dedication.

Hutchison makes suggestions on revising Hench's talk.

Mead informs Mabel Lazear that items for the continuation of her annuity have passed both the House and the Senate.

Howard thanks Moran for his letter and cable.

Howard writes that he will meet Moran in Havana.

The Merchants' Association informs Mabel Lazear that the annuity bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent, but still needs the president's signature.

The Merchants' Association informs Mabel Lazear that the president has signed the annuity bill.

Lippard, of the University of Virginia Medical School, requests that Hench make arrangements to place a wreath in memory of Virginia alumni Reed, Moran, and Kean at the Camp Lazear dedication.

Lippard inquires if Cooke should be included on the wreath representing the University of Virginia School of Medicine at the Camp Lazear dedication. Cooke, who died recently, was also a Virginia alumnus.

Rappleye has arranged for a representative of Columbia University Medical School to place wreaths in memory of alumni Lazear, Agramonte, and Sternberg at the Camp Lazear dedication. He thanks Hench for the suggestion.

Halverson, of the American Public Health Association, informs Hench that he is unable to attend the Camp Lazear dedication.

These telegrams congratulate Moran on receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This testimonial supports a petition to Congress for a pension for Mabel Lazear.

This testimonial supports a petition to Congress for a pension for Mabel Lazear.