52 N. J. Mosquito Extermination Association 



Lieut. (M. C.) U. S. Navy, Senior Medical Officer at the Wissa- 

 hickon Training Station, which we will read into our report. 



U. S. NAVAL HOSPITAL. 



Cape May, N. J. 

 November 21, 1918. 



Mosquito Commission, 

 Cape May District, 

 Cape May, N. J. 



Gentlemen : 



The Commanding Officer of the hospital desires to express to yo'U his 

 appreciation of the excellent work performed by your body toward mos- 

 quito extermination in this district. 



All o'f the Naval units are located in close proximity to extensive marshes, 

 salt water, brackish or fresh water. It was exp'^cted that during the sum- 

 mer mosquitoes would not only prove a veritable pest, but would cause 

 considerable sickness. The contrary has been the case. Mosquitoes have 

 not onlv been very few. but not a case of illness has occurred that could 

 be attributed to them. These results have been due, entirely, to your work. 



Unfortunately, work of this kind, to continue effective, must be followed 

 up, and it is hoped that you will be able to do- this. I am, , 



Sincerely 3^ours, 



(Signf^d) G. L. Angeny, 



Captain (M.C.), U. S. Navy, ^ 



Commanding. 



U. S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION. 

 WissAHiCKON Barracks. 



Cape May, N. J. 

 December 18, 1918. 



Cape May County Mosquito Commission, 

 Cape May, N. J. 



Gentlemen : 



I wish to express to you my appreciation of the work done in the vicinity 

 of Wissahickon Barracks toward the control and extermination of mos- 

 quitoes. 



I took a personal interest in the matter and inspected frequently the marshes 

 and ditches throughout this part of Cape May, my interest being mainly 

 associated with the general sanitary condition of the country immediately 

 surroundmg the barracks. 



The ditches have been kept in perfect functional condition and it was im- 

 possible for me to find any evidence of mosquito growth in them. 



I was accompanied by Mr. Ewing on many of my inspections and he was 

 always ready and anxious to nlace his services at our disposal. I feel, 

 therefore, greatly indebted to him. 



I am now trying to find specimens of the anopheles for experimental 

 work and have succeeded in finding only one wriggler. The mosquito 

 question will always be an important one to us, and I trust that you will 

 call upon us for any help we may be able to give in the furtherance of your 

 work. 



(Signed) R. H. Thompson, 



Medical Officer. 



