Griffitts describes a house-to-house search to determine the number and type of mosquitoes, as well as the number of people stricken with malaria.

Carter and LePrince discuss their survey of a planned mosquito-control pond in North Carolina and the local incidence of malaria.

Stimpson requests that Carter detail his expenses for reimbursement.

Blue informs Carter that the dates for the lectures on yellow fever and malaria are satisfactory.

Blue orders Carter to proceed to Washington to deliver lectures on yellow fever and malaria.

Blue informs Carter that he has been awarded a permanent commission as Assistant Surgeon-General in the Public Health Service.

Stimpson sends Carter a copy of a letter to St. Vincent's hospital regarding payment for Carter's treatment there.

Stimpson arranges for Carter to be reimbursed for payment made to St. Vincent's Hospital.

Blue requests that Carter present a paper for the American Society of Tropical Medicine meeting.

Carter requests a leave of absence.

Blue orders Carter to proceed to Whitney, North Carolina, to investigate the building of a dam for the reservoir.

Glennan grants Carter a leave of absence.

Harper grants Carter a leave of absence.

The Chief Quarantine Officer relates information on a case of yellow fever and notes disagreement over the diagnosis.

Carter and LePrince discuss a mosquito control project and the incidence of malaria to be expected.

Bell expresses his appreciation for Carter's report on a local swamp and mentions a potential mosquito survey for the following summer.

Carter discusses anti-mosquito work and mentions the Rockefeller Foundation.

LePrince discusses the recovery of marked mosquitoes.

Horner discusses a hatchery at Edenton, North Carolina, for the breeding of mosquito-eating fish.

Blue orders Carter to attend a conference on immigrant health inspections.

Munson writes that the Association of Military Surgeons wishes to include Carter as an editorial collaborator for the "Military Surgeon."

Stimpson reimburses Carter for his expenses.

[Carter] describes his field work.

Blue instructs Carter to assist power company officials.

LePrince details his preparations for summer field work.

[Carter] discusses a possible bill by Congress thanking Gorgas, Stevens and Goethals for their work.

Blue orders Carter to deliver an address on malaria in Newport News, Virginia.

Blue directs Carter to proceed to the South in order to investigate the relationship between impounded waters and malaria.

Blue orders Carter to participate in the meetings of the National Malarial Committee and the American Society of Tropical Medicine, as well as to continue his investigation of impounded waters.

Blue requests that Carter report to the Public Health Service Bureau for a conference.

Blue orders Carter to confer with Dinwiddie County, Virginia, health officials in regards to anti-malarial measures.

Agramonte informs Gorgas that all his reports about the Yellow Fever Commission are completely accurate and can be proven, and that he believes he will never receive proper recognition for his contribution. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Carter discusses mosquito breeding.

[Carter] outlines the roles of Griffitts, LePrince, and von Ezdorf in work involving impounded waters.

[Carter] discusses plans for a mosquito survey.

This article, translated into English, addresses the involvement of the American Sanitary Commission in Central and South America, and the political ramifications of its actions.

The Commission of Fine Arts and the Chairman of the House Committee on the Library disapprove of the monument to Reed, Carroll, Lazear, and Agramonte. They suggest a memorial fountain instead. Included is a copy of Senate Bill #6067. [Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration]

Elizalde regretfully informs Carter that he was unable to locate any “naranjillas” in the market.

Un Grupo de Concurrentes al Baile en el Consulado Americano el 4 de Julio.

Carter writes about his journey from Guayaquil, Peru and his future travel plans.

Carter writes that he has arrived at his destination safely and discusses yellow fever quarantine procedures.

[Carter] describes his journey and his report for the Rockefeller Foundation.

Carter discusses needed mosquito-control work in Guayaquil and the endemic focus of yellow fever. He believes that the local population will cooperate, and so work should proceed. The city should be provided with a proper water supply to ensure continued success of the work.

Carter describes his trip from Peru to Colombia via the Panama Canal.

Carter reports that their daughter, Laura A. Carter, has arrived.

Laura Carter describes her visit to see Henry Carter in South America.

The writer discusses social conditions in South America.

Carter reports on yellow fever in Colombia.

Le Prince discusses the treatment of a lake shore, in North Carolina, in order to reduce the number of anopheles mosquitos.

Carter provides his travel and work plans.

Stimpson discusses Carter's request for a leave of absence.

Wilson relates findings that timbering in the Little Salkehatchie did not increase prevalence of malaria.

Bell gives Carter a status of report on the work in South Carolina.

Carter writes about the plans to combat yellow fever in Brazil.

A Commissao Scientifica Rockefeller.

Men Who Have Died that You May Live: Martyrs to Medicine

Bell sends Carter a subpoena to appear as a witness for the Colleton Cypress Co.

Carter writes to Bell that he will testify if he can get a leave of absence.

[Guiteras] reports to Gorgas on a Barbados epidemic, which he suspects may be yellow fever.

LePrince details the past summers' field work in the southern U.S.

This documents surveys breeding areas at Camp Lee.

Blue sends Carter to Colleton County, South Carolina, in order to investigate malaria conditions.

Blue orders Carter to attend a conference in Columbia, South Carolina.

Carter reports that malarial conditions in South Carolina have worsened.

Blue instructs Carter to write a memorandum describing a proposed investigation, in South Carolina.

Glennan grants Carter permission to appear as a witness in South Carolina.

Carter writes to Blue regarding his appearance as a witness in a South Carolina lawsuit.

Kirk, on behalf of the Rockefeller Foundation, reimburses Carter for his expenses in 1916.

Blue orders Carter to undergo a physical examination.

Guiteras sends Carter a copy of his extensive report to Gorgas concerning a Barbados epidemic.

Gorgas discusses yellow fever theories and the possibility of war with Germany.

Carter requests that his paper, "Spontaneous Disappearance of Yellow Fever," be read before the Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Dowling informs Carter that there has been no increase of malaria associated with timber operations in swampland.

Hepler provides family news.

Gorgas requests that Carter join a yellow fever board to work in South America for a year or more.

Carter discusses a possibly mis-diagnosed case of yellow fever.

The writer is interested in continuing yellow fever work, but cannot be of assistance at the moment.

Carter is ordered to attend the Society of Tropical Medicine conference and the National Malaria Committee meeting.

Rose writes that he does not wish to publish the yellow fever report yet, but Carter may release information that may be helpful in adjusting quarantine regulations.

Blue orders Carter to assist U.S. Navy officials with mosquito control at Quantico, Virginia.

Carter discusses Henry Carter, Jr., and the contribution his work has made to the war effort.

Blue orders Carter to attend the U.S. Public Health Bureau conference.

Carter discusses his travel plans related to work in Virginia and his health.

Photo by Army Medical Museum

Miller informs Kean that he is unable to supply a list of commissioned officers in Allentown.

Blue directs Carter to Camp Meade, Maryland, in order to conduct a malaria survey.

Carter encloses his field notes about Camp Lee.

Gorgas requests that Carter go to South America in order to continue his yellow fever work for the Rockefeller Foundation. He mentions the work of Guiteras and Wrightson.

Gorgas informs Kean that he has already appointed officers for the Ambulance Corps in France. Kean may fill other places when he arrives.

Carter writes about his health and financial matters. He would like to continue working for the Rockefeller Foundation in South America next winter.

Blue asks Carter's opinion on sanitary engineering problems at Quantico, Virginia.

Kerr writes that LePrince will not be able to assist with mosquito control at Quantico, Virginia, because he is working elsewhere.

[Kean] questions Birmingham about the organization of the Ambulance Corps in France.

Blue writes that anti-malarial work in Newport News, Virginia, is to be continued under Griffitts. Carter is to inspect work at Quantico with LePrince.

Kean discusses the command structure of the Ambulance Corps in France.

Gorgas discusses the manning of ambulance sections in France.

Gorgas relays further information about the manning of ambulance sections in France. He mentions a possible misunderstanding between the French and American authorities.

Kean describes disagreements within the command of the Ambulance Corps on how to organize the ambulance service in France.

The document describes ways to prevent malaria at Camp Lee, and includes handwritten notes.

Gorgas describes to Kean further communication difficulties in constituting the Ambulance Corps in France.

Kean provides a detailed description of Ambulance Corps problems; including supply, accommodation, and pay difficulties.

Gorgas writes that he will comply with Kean's requests concerning the organization of the ambulance service in the United States.

Whitmore requests Carter's opinion for a paper he is writing. Whitmore discusses Weil's Disease and its relation to yellow fever.

Carter expresses regret that he will not be able to hear Whitmore present his paper. He discusses the difficulty of yellow fever diagnosis and recommends a pathologist for yellow fever work.

Kean discusses logistical issues concerning supplies, assignments, and personnel in the Ambulance Corps.

Snidow details malaria investigations in Virginia.

Derivaux recommends utilizing Dr. Taylor for malaria prevention.

Draper informs Carter of the anti-malarial work done around Camp Lee.

This report records blood examinations in Mississippi.

Blue sends Carter to Georgia and Arkansas for anti-malaria work.

Blue sends Carter to South Carolina, Georgia, and Arkansas for anti-malaria work.

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

Gorgas reports to Kean that he will be receiving reinforcements shortly.

[Carter] believes it would be a mistake to place the U.S. Public Health Service under War Department control permanently, but agrees that temporary control would help the war effort.

Carter writes that he cannot help now because the war has stopped his mosquito research.

Gorgas reports to Kean that Pershing recommends sending the remaining men at Allentown to France. Gorgas approves of Kean's administration.

Gorgas writes that he favors combining the U.S. Public Health Service and the War Department. Gorgas does not know if he will be retained after his retirement, although he looks forward to resuming yellow fever work after war.

Wescott thanks Carter for the care he administered to his son.

Blue writes that he opposes War Department control of the U.S. Public Health Service.

Kean informs Gorgas of his transfer to post of Deputy Chief Surgeon of American Expeditionary Forces. He also describes command reorganizations and the status of ambulance service.

John H. Andrus

J.H. Andrus Dies; Army Fever Hero

Gorgas Recalls Death of Famous Mosquito

Gorgas informs Kean that he has had good reports from the Medical Department in France. Gorgas feels confident that Kean is leaving the Ambulance Corps in good order.

Blue permits Carter to travel to other states for malaria research.

Carter writes about daily life and a possible trip, at Gorgas' request, to Ecuador.

Barret informs Carter that Aedes Canadensis mosquitos do feed on humans.

Perry sends Carter to Camp Merritt, New Jersey, for anti-malaria work

McCain informs Moran of his appointment as captain in the Quartermaster Corps.

Moran is ordered to report to New York City.

Moran is assigned to the Warehousing Division.

Moran is assigned to a post as assistant in Finance and Accounts.

[Carter] wants to engage in yellow fever research once he is finished with his malaria work.

Rose informs Carter that the Rockefeller Foundation will continue to employ him for yellow fever work.

Schereschewsky authorizes expenditures for Carter's secretarial work.

Carter describes his work and and what needs to be accomplished.

Blue sends Carter to Galveston, Texas, in order to investigate dengue fever and to Tampico, Mexico, in order to inspect sanitary conditions.

Carter reports on dengue fever in Galveston, Texas.

Moran is granted three days leave of absence.

Moran is assigned to the Clothing and Equipage Division.

Carter discusses the outbreak of dengue fever in Galveston, Texas.

Rose requests case record charts from the yellow fever report by Guiteras.

Carter discusses his travel schedule and the dangers of influenza.

Carter discusses his work, and influenza.

[Carter] writes that he does not have case records from Guiteras' report and that the report did not encompass yellow fever.

Moran is nominated for overseas duty.

Carter praises the Virginia mosquito control work of Bailey.

Moran is ordered to report to Hoboken, New Jersey equipped for extended field service.

Carter discusses his travel plans and the end of World War I.

Moran is relieved of duty at the New York office.

Carter reports on his investigation of a foreign sailor's illness and death, in Sabine, Texas.

Carter requests permission to go to Guatemala with Gorgas for yellow fever work.

Moran is ordered to Bordeaux, France.

Carter writes that it would make little sense for him to go to Guatemala for yellow fever work now.

Riva explains the difficulties of using postal cards for collecting statistical data.

Moran is ordered to report to Mars-sur-Allier, France for duty as a hospital disbursing officer.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee, to plan for a malaria investigation.

Moran is ordered to Mars-sur-Allier, France for duty as a hospital disbursing officer.

[Carter] requests information from Guiteras regarding yellow fever blood samples.

[Carter] requests information on blood samples of yellow fever from Darling's work in Panama.

Carter requests information regarding the 1911 yellow fever quarantine, in Hawaii.

This chart tracks the number of cases of yellow fever per year, from 1880-1919, in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Carter writes about daily life in Florida and his health.

Carter is sending Byam a paper on yellow fever for publication. Carter intends to consult with Noguchi to see if he may quote the results of latest research.

[Carter] inquires about yellow fever publications.

Geiger writes that he was awarded a Doctor of Public Health degree from Tulane University.

Byam writes that Carter may make additions to his article. Byam hopes that Carter will include Noguchi's discoveries.

Rose reports that Flexner wants the title of the best study on yellow fever epidemiology.

Carter recommends various works on yellow fever epidemiology.

Allmand informs Carter about yellow fever publications.

Gorgas writes that he is preparing to travel to Guayaquil. He is uncertain of his plans for the next year.

Carter informs Geiger of his upcoming research on the relation between rice cultivation and malaria.

This record concerns Moran's assignments in France with the Quartermaster Corps, his return to the United States, and his honorable discharge.

This record concerns Moran's assignments in France with the Quartermaster Corps, his return to the United States, and his honorable discharge.

Bass invites Carter to take part in a symposium on yellow fever.

Bass thanks Carter for contributing a paper on yellow fever for the American Society of Tropical Medicine meeting.

Byam writes that he has received Carter's manuscript.

Fisher sends Carter a copy of Carter's 1907 report on pneumonia in the Panama Canal Zone.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans to supervise a malaria investigation.

Weedon asks Carter if U.S. gulf ports should begin a campaign to eliminate mosquitoes.

Blue sends Carter to New Orleans and other southern states to investigate malaria.

Weedon writes that [he] will work to persuade Tampa officials to outlaw rain water cisterns for mosquito control.

Carter writes about his current work and comments on scarlet fever and hysteria.

Carter writes that he has been ill, and will answer Weedon's letters as soon as he is able.

Carter writes to Bolduan about his health. Carter offers his opinions on the genesis of yellow fever in the Americas.

Carter reflects, at length, on his career in public medicine and his accomplishments.

Carter writes that he may be well enough to travel in order to meet with Fricks and LePrince.

Blue directs Carter to Washington, D.C. for a conference on malaria work.

Carter writes that a mosquito eradication campaign should be started in the ports along the Gulf of Mexico.

Carter discusses increasing the grade and pay of junior health service officers.

Carter sends Perry suggestions for the Surgeon General on the administrative policy of the US Public Health Service, in regard to junior officers.

Carter suggests changes in the administrative policy of the US Public Health Service. He discusses regulations, examining boards, education of newly accepted candidates, examinations, specialization, rank, and compulsory waiting orders.

Carter sends Lavinder recommendations for revising regulations.

Carter writes that Mayne should supervise the packing of his laboratory equipment for transport.

Carter requests an extension of his sick leave. He reports that he is able do paper work but not field work.

Blue sends Carter to Atlantic City, New Jersey to present a paper at a yellow fever symposium.

Noguchi writes that he is sending Carter articles on yellow fever in Guayaquil.

Byam writes that the additional material on Finlay will be included in Carter's article. He discusses Finlay's role in the yellow fever work.

Carter writes to the editor concerning a recent article on yellow fever in South America.

Carter writes that he will change his map to reflect the distribution of yellow fever.

Carter writes that he would appreciate the Boy Scouts' help for malaria control.

This program includes a symposium on yellow fever featuring presentations by Noguchi, Elliott, Carter, White, Pareja, Lebredo and Guiteras.

Simon inform Carter that he will publish his yellow fever paper from the Atlantic City, New Jersey symposium.

Carter requests a pamphlet on the parallels between Texas cattle fever and yellow fever.

This report details the Army's mosquito control operations around Camp Meade, Maryland.

Nichols encourages members to support the Society, which lapsed during the World War I.

Carter informs Blue that he is on sick leave, but is able to do paper work.

Byam writes about making changes to the map based upon Carter's recommendations.

Shaw requests Carter's advice in establishing a city public health clinic in Akron, Ohio.

Carter writes about the desirability of centralized medical relief and staffing for a possible city public health clinic.

Carter requests a copy of an illustration to use in an article on yellow fever.

Ulio commends Moran for his work in the Quartermaster Corps during the war.

Harold Sorenson and R.P. Harbold describe Moran's service in the army.

Thorpe seeks a recommendation for the best top-minnow species to use in the Yadkin River (Badin, North Carolina) for mosquito control.

Smith recommends a species of top minnow for mosquito control, as well as useful publications dealing with mosquitos.

Mayne discusses hyperparasitism and mosquito experimentation.

Gorgas discusses an outbreak of yellow fever and solicits Carter's advice.

Blue writes that he has no objection to Carter appearing as a witness in an impounded water lawsuit.

This is Moran's certificate of honorable discharge from the United States Army.

Moran is honorable discharged from the United States Army.

Blue directs Carter to proceed to New Orleans, Louisiana to present a paper at the American Public Health Association meeting.

Carter writes about the relationship between impounded water and malaria.

Carter writes that he will be able to join Gorgas in January 1920.

Carter writes that he will be unable to attend the National Malaria Committee meeting.

Carter informs Cattell that he published two papers on the incubation of yellow fever, which were the basis of Reed's experiments with the Yellow Fever Commission.

[Blue] orders Carter to proceed to Florida for mosquito control work.

Carter writes a recommendation for Hollings.

The writer reports the progress of the yellow fever work in South America, Mexico and West Africa and includes data tables.

This report gives proposed impounded water health regulations cover floating debris, vegetation, and fish stocking.

This document includes excerpts from Sternberg's biography of her husband's involvement with tropical diseases, including yellow fever.

Carter discusses the strengths and weaknesses of Guiteras and White.

Blue orders Carter to go to Florida to assist in the control of malaria.

Carter informs Russell about the progress that she and Frost made over the Christmas holiday and about the maps and bibliographical references for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever that she is currently working on.

Gorgas invites Carter to come with him to Peru.

Carter discusses the benefits and disadvantages of accompanying Gorgas to an unnamed location.

Carter requests library and reference cards she needs in order to change a reference for the manuscript of the History of Yellow Fever.

Carter discusses the control of mosquitoes in southern U.S. ports.

Carter discusses details of a future trip to an unnamed location.

Blue requests that Carter assist in the revision of U.S. quarantine regulations.

Williams discusses the value of money in relation to the work in the Public Health Service.

Carter thanks Russell for supplying the Connor reference she sought and describes her work at the Library of Congress.

Carter describes his trip to New York and discusses travel plans to South America. He also writes about financial matters.

Carter offers suggestions regarding the format of the bibliography for the History of Yellow Fever and asks him if he might be able to include Gorgas in the bibliography. She also questions Frost's inclusion in the text of Henry Rose Carter's supposed acceptance of Noguchi's leptospira.

Carter requests a copy of address given on yellow fever.

Carter writes that he is considering retiring. Carter believes he is facing a wide-spread yellow fever epidemic in Peru.

Cumming requests that Carter undergo a physical examination.

Rose expresses confidence in Carter's abilities to control the spread of yellow fever, but he is concerned about Carter's health.

Carter inquires if it is possible to make a correction before publication of his book on yellow fever.

Carter requests the correction of a typographical error in his article.

Perry grants Carter a leave of absence.

Cumming grants Carter permission to attend the annual conference of health officers.

White certifies that Carter has immunity to yellow fever.

Carter returns unused government travel vouchers.

Carter writes about Gorgas and his own health. He is currently in Havana, Cuba.

To Fight Yellow Fever in Peru

The Acting Secretary informs Carter that he is being placed on waiting orders. He thanks Carter for his years of service.

Carter believes Frost's name should be included on the title page of the published version of the History of Yellow Fever. Due to Frost's hard work, Carter believes that Henry Rose Carter would be proud of the book.

Carter describes a trip down the Guayaquil River.

[Carter's] secretary requests that certain books be held until Carter returns from Peru.

Carter writes about his travels and his work.

Rose describes plans for yellow fever work in West Africa. He also reports on the situation in Mexico and Central America.

Carter informs Cardenas about the sanitary conditions in the department of Piura, Peru.

Carter informs Cardenas about the sanitary conditions in the department of Piura, Peru.

Carter informs Cardenas that he will be acting Sanitary Advisor of the Peruvian Government until January, 1921, when Gorgas will take over the post.

[Welles] invites Carter to serve as an expert on tropical diseases for the Paraguayan government.

Carter writes about life in Peru and his field work. He discusses his health and financial matters as well.

Bank receipts from the Mercantile Bank of the Americas.

Seth informs William Lazear that Windsor Mansion is being sold and its contents divided among family members.

Carter plans on working on the book as long as she is needed and then she is considering entering the hospital in order to fully regain her health.

Griffitts writes about the anopheles survey at Badin, North Carolina.

Connor writes that he has seen Henry Carter and praises his yellow fever work in Peru. He requests two of Carter's reports.

Lyster requests permission to publish an article that Carter has proofread.

Bank receipts from the Mercantile Bank of the Americas.

Merrill discusses regulations under Federal Water Power Act.

Laura A. Carter informs Cumming that Henry Carter is in Peru.