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Kean relates news of the pension bill and notes the recognition of Agramonte's work in the bill.

Kean confirms that Kissinger was a volunteer in the yellow fever experiments.

Kean informs Moran about efforts to enact pension bills for Yellow Fever Commission families and volunteers.

Kean is upset over efforts to get Poucher's name added to the Yellow Fever Roll of Honor.

Kean recalls that Howard's play, “Yellow Jack,” incorrectly shows Lazear infecting XY without his consent.

Kean denies a rumor that he has been chosen to succeed General Torney. He informs Gorgas that the 10th Infantry has been ordered to Panama.

Moran informs Hench that he has decided not to publish his memoirs because he feels it would further antagonize Cuba. He offers his opinion on the political and cultural situation in Cuba, especially as it pertains to the preservation of Camp Lazear. Finally, he makes clear his position in the Reed-Finlay debate concerning credit for conquering yellow fever.

The Kissingers thank Kelly for his financial support. John Kissinger does not regret taking part in the experiment.

Ida Kissinger thanks Kelly for his financial support and notes that John Kissinger's health fails him at times.

Ida Kissinger discusses John Kissinger's pension and thanks Kelly.

Kissinger writes about his improved finances, his ill health, and his gratitude for the many contributions.

Ross explains his and Guiteras's position regarding Carroll.

Ross writes to Kelly to clarify his position in regards to an unnamed incident involving Carroll. He stresses that Gorgas was the commanding officer at the time of the incident.

Wood states that he never accused Ludlow of concealing information, but that newspapers have misconstrued his statements, through false deductions and inferences. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Price writes about Carroll's experience in the military, particularly under the command of his father. He corrects misconceptions regarding his father's role in Carroll's career.

Hench details his work on the yellow fever story. He asks for Truby's recollections, particularly concerning Lazear's case of yellow fever.

Hench assures Truby that he will not use his material without permission and asks for background notes.

Hench requests copies of Cuban newspaper articles, about the work of the Yellow Fever Commission, and for maps of the Rojas farm and the site of Camp Lazear.

Hench refers to his visit to Cuba and the presumed site of Camp Lazear on Rojas' family's farm. He comments on her recollections of Camp Lazear and the yellow fever work.

Hench continues his critique of Standlee's manuscript on Walter Reed, making detailed observations based on his research into the yellow fever experiments.