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The American Association for Medical Progress briefly outlines the history of yellow fever and the Yellow Fever Commission, and concludes that animal experimentation is crucial in order to save human lives.

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

LePrince describes mosquito breeding in impounded waters, suggesting necessary regulations to be implemented by State Boards of Health.

Caldwell thanks Carter for his informative and invaluable lecture. He reports on field work, problems with local customs, and migrant workers' susceptibility to yellow fever.

Read sends Carter the report of Hanson's work in Peru, which details water container inspections, quarantine, reported deaths and the training of more men.

Read describes details of a field trip. She mentions the attitude of the laborers, noting that the military is needed to get work done. She discusses the prophylactic campaign initiative.

Boldridge is sending Carter a copy of "Effective Malaria Control in a Ricefield District". He praises Carter's publications on public health sanitary engineering.

Boldridge sends Carter a report on the mosquito work in South Carolina.

Hanson criticizes Peruvian officials for undermining yellow fever work.

Hanson requests an increase of funds. He discusses his dealings with local authorities and steamship companies.