Walter Reed and yellow fever / by Howard A. Kelly.

  • Kelly, Howard A. (Howard Atwood), 1858-1943.
Date:
1906
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Credit: Walter Reed and yellow fever / by Howard A. Kelly. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    commission with all the will which I did to throw it away hastily, nor can you deprive me of it till I act so unworthily as to cause dismissal.’’ The old man’s manner changed at once. He was evi- dently pleased by his young subordinate’s spirit, and he answered kindly, “ Have a cigar. Dr. Reed, and let us talk it over.” At the end of the inter- view, he gave his ultimatum thus: Don’t marry now. Go to Arizona. There is no doubt some officer will become insane before long. You can bring him East, and there will be the chance for your wedding.” In after years Dr. Reed often laughed at the patience he would have been called upon to exercise if he had followed the Surgeon- General’s advice, for he had been married thirteen years before he was ordered to Washington to escort an officer to St. Elizabeth’s Asylum. As no change in the situation could be hoped for, the arrangements for the wedding were has- tened, and it took place on April 25, 1876. Two weeks later Dr. Reed went to his command alone, wishing to ascertain what hardships would have to be faced, and also what arrangements could be made for his wife’s comfort before she joined him.