Letter to Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer from Mitchell Thomson, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Curators of the University are bound to advertise the vacancy for the Chair of Medicine. He recalls meeting Osler at the Medical Congress two years prior and is familiar with his work.
Letter to Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer from Lord Joseph Lister, 12, Park Crecent, Portland Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. Lister writes that he must refrain from endorsing any specific candidate to the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Although he is sure Osler would make an excellent candidate, he does not see how Osler can secure the position without making a formal application. If the Curators were to appoint someone to the Chair who had not applied for the position, it would be a slap in the face to the other worthy candidates.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from A.R.S. Kennedy, 33, Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. Kennedy writes of his correspondence with Osler on the topic of Jean Astruc.
Kennedy, A. R. S. (Archibald Robert Stirling), 1859-1938
Letter to Harvey Cushing from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer writes that Osler stayed with the Howards during the meeting of the [British Medical Association?] in Montreal in 1884. He has dear recollections of Osler during this meeting.
Sharpey-Schäfer, E. A. (Edward Albert), Sir, 1850-1935
Letter to Harvey Cushing from James W. Dawson, Research Laboratory, 2 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. Dawson compliments Cushing on "Life of Sir William Osler." He found Cushing's recent visit to Edinburgh inspirational. He sends reprints and monographs.
Letter to William Osler from Alexander R. Simpson, 52, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. Simpson responds to Osler's inquiry into the life and work of Jean Astruc.
Letter to William Osler from Rectorial Representation Committee, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The Rectorial Representation Committee for the Rectorial Contest at the University of Edinburgh acquaints him that they would like him to consider favourably the proposal. From their own survey, he is assured a considerable majority, owing to popularity and the esteem in which he is held by the students.
Letter to William Osler from John Thomson, 14, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland. Thomson writes to express his and everyone else's disappointment that Osler declined the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. He believes that Osler was certain to get the post and would have been very warmly welcomed.