The article reviews contrasting administrative methods of Gorgas and Goethals in the Panama Canal Zone.

This 250 page book includes chapters about Walter Reed as well as the publications of Reed and his associates, the publications of James Carroll, reports from the sanitary officers in Havana, Cuba, and directions for destroying mosquitoes. Published in Washington by the Government Printing Office, it includes illustrations, portraits, and diagrams. The book is autographed by Mrs. Walter Reed, Jefferson R. Kean, A. S. Pinto, L. O. Howard, Albert E. Truby, Mrs. Jesse Lazear, William H. Lazear, and A. Diaz Albertini. It is also autographed by John R. Kissinger, John J. Moran, John H. Andrus, James Leonard Hanberry and John R. Bullard, who served as volunteers for the U. S. Yellow Fever Commission's experiments in Cuba. Mrs. Walter Reed gave the book to Philip Showalter Hench who heavily annotated it.

Caldwell dispenses gossip about Drs. Gorgas, Brem, and Beverly. Carter supplies additional information.

Excerpts regard the publication of “Major Walter Reed and the Yellow Fever Commission - A Compilation.” The Smithsonian Institution requests photographs of Walter Reed. The record card is dated January 12, 1911 through September 12, 1911. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kean requests Agramonte's photograph for a publication about the Yellow Fever Commission. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Victory Over Disease Justifies Spanish War Cost of $1,148,000,000

Gorgas has been offered the presidency of the University of Alabama.

Gorgas declines the offer of the presidency of the University of Alabama.

Report Says Arosemena Cannot Be Re-Elected [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Argentine Would Accept John Ridgely Carter [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Glennan confidentially informs Carter of a possible detail in Hawaii.

Raman Acevedo Dismissed as Chief of Cabinet [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Carter discusses a possible assignment to Hawaii to Laura Armistead Carter. He also encloses newspaper clippings and letters.

Agramonte informs Kean of Finlay's declining health. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carter chats about relatives and friends.

Carter writes about Laura Armistead Carter's sickness and gives her a detailed prescription. He also describes his flower gardens.

Carter cautions Laura Armistead Carter about tuberculosis.

Carter stresses to his daughter that every effort should be made to get her well. He also discusses his next foreign detail and how he will rise to the challenge.

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.

Carter expresses his relief upon graduation and receiving letters of recommendation.

Carter informs Laura Armistead Carter that his departure date is still uncertain and encourages her to regain her health.

Carter delays his sailing date so that Laura Armistead Carter can remain in the hospital.

Carter expresses his devotion to Laura Armistead Carter. He also encloses a letter from Edward Champe Carter.

Carter explains the difficulties of being a navy wife and criticizes his daughter's possible suitors.

Kean acknowledges that Agramonte should get proper credit for his yellow fever work. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Photostat of page 411 of Finlay's Selected Works. Included are notes by Truby.

Ida Kissinger sends photographs for Peabody's lecture and mentions Kelly's book. The Kissingers appreciate all the help given to them. They also provide Agramonte's address in Havana.

Strategy in application and nomination for Nobel Prize.

Wratten informs Emilie Lawrence Reed that her husband will offer assistance with her writing.

These excerpts regard the correspondence between William T. Jenkins and Jefferson Randolph Kean, and the confusion of Jenkins' mailing address. The record card is dated March 27, 1912 through April 20, 1912. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Wratten sends Emilie Lawrence Reed transliterations of [song?] titles.

Kean discusses the sanitation efforts used to prevent yellow fever in Cuba from 1906 to 1909. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

To Give Credit Where It Is Due

Carter describes his public health work in Panama.

Bishop requests a photograph of Moran from the yellow fever experiment years to be used in an article in Scribner's Magazine.

Latimer elaborates the differences between the first and second editions of the book: Walter Reed and Yellow Fever.

Latimer writes to Waterson regarding Kissinger's pension.

Blue informs Carter of his commission as Senior Surgeon.

This is a detailed account of Carter's public health work and associated study of yellow fever.

Agramonte demands that Kean correct the injustice done to him regarding his unfair portrayal in the Yellow Fever Commission. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Torney reports that Agramonte has requested that a statement published in the Yellow Fever Bureau Bulletin be corrected. Torney explains how he believes the apparent injustice occurred, and requests the correction on behalf of the Office of the Surgeon General.

Kean states that Carroll was responsible for the injustice done to Agramonte. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Torney wants to inspect the painting of Walter Reed when it is on exhibition in Washington, D. C. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Students Honoring Memory of Heroic Army Surgeon

Excerpts from a record card pertain to the biographies of Walter Reed, as well as to the discussion of a monument to commemorate the completion of the Panama Canal that should include Walter Reed. The record card is dated from January 20, 1913 through June 28, 1913. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Conquest of Yellow Fever

Anti-Malarial Measures for Farmhouses

Griffitts writes to Carter about his anti-malaria work. He describes the problems with ponds and prospective mosquito breeding experiments.

Armstrong requests biographical material on her son, Jesse Lazear, for a college reunion event.

Blue orders Carter to North Carolina to investigate malaria and propose control measures.

Gandy discusses the various photographs of Walter Reed that are suitable for hanging at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Gandy informs Flexner that a negative of one of Reed's photographs is broken. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Ashburn reports on methods of curbing malaria through the control of mosquito populations.

Kane thanks Sweitzer for a photograph of Lazear and describes the new Jesse Lazear School.

Kane requests a photograph of Jesse Lazear.

Porter thanks Carter for his educational malaria pamphlet for children.

Norton requests a photograph of Jesse Lazear.

Carter discusses her presentation on malaria.

Carter discusses the transmission, spread and containment of yellow fever.

Tyler recounts yellow fever outbreaks.

Blue assigns Carter to represent the Health Service at the Drainage Congress.

This bill recognizes the services of certain military officers of the Isthmian Canal Commission.

Thomas Lazear transcribes a note written to him by Admiral Dewey on the fly leaf of Dewey's autobiography. The message praises Jesse Lazear.

Ross discusses the opening of a Tropical School in Hamburg.

A review of Havard's book on military hygiene comments on its more comprehensive treatment of infectious diseases and sanitary methods than the first edition. [Courtesy of The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia Library]

Carter reports that he is half-way finished with his public health work in South Carolina.

Rose and Gorgas discuss the relative severity of ankylostomiasis and malaria in Malaya, as well as plans to eradicate yellow fever worldwide.

Carter reports that the field work has been difficult.

This report recognizes officers whose work was instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal.

Moran is ordered to report for physical examination before receiving new orders.

Blue assigns Carter to investigate malaria in North Carolina.

Carter reports on his work; he hopes to finish soon.

Hopes to finish the clean up work early; received galley proof of his lectures.

[Carter] reports on his observations of mosquito breeding conditions. He recommends mosquito control measures for a pond and inquires about when he will need to appear in court.

Rose describes yellow fever trouble spots and eradication methods.

Freeman celebrates Carter, Reed, and Gorgas as Virginians.

Freeman praises the accomplishments of Henry Rose Carter, Walter Reed, and William Crawford Gorgas.

Carter writes to his wife regarding travel details and the weather.

Ross thanks Carter for the reprints of his yellow fever lectures.

Pertinent Portraits - George W. Goethals

Colonel Goethals Was Not Hampered By The Canal Commission

[Carter] lectures on immunity to yellow fever.

This report details reproduction of mosquitoes along the Coosa River.

The writer suggests field work instead of lab work.

LePrince discusses malaria distribution in southern states, and field work to eradicate mosquito larvae.

Malaria [From the Henry Rose Carter Papers]

Blue assigns LePrince and Carter to investigate malarial conditions in South Carolina.

Blue requests Carter's opinion in regard to ordinances against mosquito propagation.

The Designing Engineer reports that he has been unable to obtain samples of fish from local ponds.

Blue requests feedback on newspaper article describing the use of bats as an anti-mosquito tool.

Blue informs Carter that the Hydro-Electric Company will reimburse his travel expenses.

Kerr questions the need for multiple investigators examining one subject.

Blue orders Carter to proceed to South Carolina to confer with State Health officials.

Blue orders Carter to delay his investigation until the waters recede.

Moore informs Carter that it is feasible to ship mosquito-eating fish to Alabama. The Bureau of Fisheries will cooperate with the Public Health Service.

Stimson discusses his recent investigations of syphilitics.

Carter reports on his health and his travel plans.

Blue orders Carter to lecture on yellow fever and malaria.

Blue grants Carter leave.

The writer discusses fish stocks in local reservoirs.

Carter discusses his role in the prevention of yellow fever and malaria in South Carolina.

Blue requests that Carter conduct malaria studies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Blue directs Carter to inspect the waters around the Georgia-Carolina Power Plant.

LePrince discusses his survey of Hartsville, South Carolina, and gives his recommendations to inhibit mosquito breeding.

Blue requests that Carter review a proposed law on mosquito control.

Carter discusses legislation designed to inhibit mosquito breeding.

List of fish best suited for stocking ponds of Hydro-Electric Plants.

Kerr describes rural sanitation investigations and malaria surveys. He requests Carter's assistance.

Leidelin claims that he has successfully infected a guinea pig with yellow fever. He hopes to receive U.S. Public Health Service support.

[Carter] requests permission to make a sanitary survey of an area around the Coosa River.

Surgeons Promoted for Canal Service

Brown grants Carter permission to conduct a sanitary survey around the Coosa River.

Carter receives orders for his next assignment.

Glennan discusses studies of impounded waters.

LePrince is ordered to meet with Carter regarding studies of impounded waters.

[Carter] offers to meet with von Ezdorf.

[Carter] discusses travel preparations.

Leidelin thanks Carter for a reprint on impounded waters and malaria. He expresses disappointment about the lack of support by others for his work.

Carter discusses his trip and the lack of field work at the moment.

Pou requests an inspection of a site for a lawsuit.

The Carolina Power and Light Company prefers that Carter conduct the investigation.

Pou agrees that an additional investigation is necessary.

Carter describes life in the camp, field work, and financial matters.

Ross acknowledges receiving Carter's paper on the effect of impounded water on malaria.

Carter describes life in the camp and the field. He does not know when he will be home again.

Weaver is informed of Kelly's biography of Walter Reed. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Kerr reports on cooperation with the International Health Commission and discusses steps to be taken in eradication of malaria.

Kerr discusses a planned meeting in Washington between Rose, von Ezdorf and Carter.

This conference concerned malaria and ways to combat its spread.

Rose discusses methods of malaria control in the rural South.

Blue orders Carter to Virginia to advise local authorities on anti-malaria measures.

Stimpson discusses Carter's expenses.

The Wrights are returning Carter's report on impounded waters.

Derby requests information on Jesse Lazear for the National Cyclopedia of American Biography.

Blue orders Carter to investigate a fever outbreak in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Mabel Lazear writes that the National Cyclopedia of American Biography plans a biography on Jesse Lazear.

Stimpson discusses reimbursement for expenses.

Carter recommends a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Grote requests suggestions for a malaria eradication campaign. He notes that his county does not have the resources to purchase quinine.

Goethals provides Moran with a transcript of Moran's service record and acknowledges his resignation from the Health Department.

Wilder expresses her appreciation for Carter's work.

Gorgas informs Miller that a painting of Walter Reed has been approved and will be hung in the Walter Reed General Hospital. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

[Carter] reports on mosquito eradication efforts, and includes an itemized list of expenses.

Permission is sought to photograph the painting of Walter Reed recently completed by Miller. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Blue orders Carter to report to a conference.

Blue orders Carter to return to Baltimore following the conference.

Newton approves the employment of assistants for malaria field work.

Carter provides instructions for malaria prevention. He notes that the Rockefeller Foundation has shown interest in sponsoring a anti-malaria campaign.

Mabel Lazear provides family news.

Blue orders Carter to attend the Pan-American Scientific Congress.

Wilder expresses her appreciation for Carter's work.