Walter Reed Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WALTER REED
Born: September 13, 1851
Died: November 22, 1902
Died: November 22, 1902
During the Spanish-American War, Major Walter Reed (1851-1902), an Army surgeon, became chief of a commission to study the origin and spread of typhoid fever in Army camps. Experiments showed that flies were the cause and dust and uncleanliness helped spread it. He then headed a commission sent to Cuba in 1900 to investigate the cause and mode of the transmission of yellow fever. He proved that yellow fever was transmitted by a mosquito. With this knowledge, it was possible to eradicate the disease by destroying the carrier. Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., is named for him.
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WALTER REED - AUTOGRAPH ENVELOPE SIGNED 06/29/1900 - HFSID 41107WALTER REED Exceedingly rare signature of Walter Reed on an envelope. Exceedingly Rare signature: "Soldier's letter/Walter Reed,/Major Surgeon, U.S.A." in upper left corner of envelope, 6¼x3½. Imprinted postage stamp in upper right, postmarked Marianao, Cuba, June 29 8AM 1900.Sale Price $2,252.50
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