Ethics

Hench makes detailed criticisms of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed. His remarks are prefaced by a thorough account of his own Reed research.

Hench is disappointed the Lambert bill passed before he could meet with the committee. He is sure the next Congress will pass a resolution regarding Ames' contribution. He states that Lambert has made indiscretions and distortions in presenting the yellow fever story.

Hench discusses the ethics of having his yellow fever talk reprinted and distributed by the Wyeth Company. A note by Hewitt on the second page states that he sees no ethical problems with publication.

Howard offers a justification of his characterization of Dean in his play, "Yellow Jack."

Briggs, Jesse Lazear's son-in-law, congratulates Howard on his play. He offers a correction concerning Private Dean's willingness to participate in the experiment.

Reed assures Emilie Lawrence of the sincerity of his feelings. She has not yet given an answer to his marriage proposal.

Reed describes to Emilie Lawrence his trip to New York City on a steamer from Portsmouth, Virginia. He relates a story containing a lesson of married life.

Reed describes methods of experimentation and the progress of the work at Camp Lazear.

Reed gives an assessment of the criticism directed at the experimental project. He believes that it is unfounded.

Reed writes of Emilie Lawrence Reed's health. He discusses finances and plans for their house at Keewaydin. He expresses concern over the experiments since they have not yet achieved positive results.

Reed writes about an experiment with pigs and work involving the bacillus icteroides.

Arnold defends the reputation of Ross.

Gorgas confirms Ross's story concerning Carroll and Guiteras.

Gorgas suggests that Finlay and Carter be nominated for the Nobel Prize. In the postscript, Gorgas writes an autograph note for Carter.

Ludlow defends his position against Wood's charges of concealing facts about yellow fever in Havana. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Reed informs Kean of an incident involving two privates in the ambulance service, Army Medical Corps.

The writer offers a political explanation for Ross's actions.

These are original lists of men undergoing the yellow fever experiments, with an autograph note by Hench.

This is Moran's account of his experience with the Yellow Fever Commission as a human test subject.

Siler comments on Kean's defense of Finlay.