Letter to William Osler from John George Adami. Adami asks Osler for his opinion on an essay title. He accepts an invitation to stay with Osler in Baltimore.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami. Was out when he called. He was at the Stephen's House where Fletcher, Keith and he were having a small committee meeting over a new War Office letter regarding the collection of pathological specimens. Announces that they have put him upon a War Office Committee on the conservation of essential workers in Biology, which can include medical students. Asks him his opinion if the Army was going to adopt the system in force in the Navy. Thinks that this compromise would save Derby and Keogh's faces.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Cecil Chambers, 86, Strand, London, England. Informs him that he has given the original of the enclosed (his resignation from the C.A.M.C. in protest) to the D.M.S.. Asks him to keep this confidential for now and asks him his advice on the matter.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, England. Thanks him for act of kindness toward him, in sending him a note to tell him that he would not be able to hear his lectures (Cronian Lectures in the Royal College of Physicians on "Medical Contributions to the Story of Evolution").
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133, Oxford Street, London, England. He had a talk with Macphail. To his surprise, he finds out that the latter is not favourable to the establishment of a C.A.M.C. Journal at the present moment. Indicates that Macphail is a pessimist and is affected by the present state of affairs. Details Macphail's opinion, to help preparing Osler for a meeting with him. Sends him an obituary notice of dear old Girdwood received from Ruttan.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133, Oxford Street, London, England. Thanks for his letter. Request for a photo of John McCrae for the Lancet for publication.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133 Oxford Street, London, England. Explains why Rhea is still in England. The loss of the LLandovery Castle (Canadian Hospital ship torpedoed by the Germans) has stopped all transfer to Canada. Rhea has promised to write him introductory notes before leaving. Thanks to Osler for inviting him to the Canada Club luncheon, but he had to accept an invitation from Colmer.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133 Oxford Street, London, England. Details on his effort of the last three years to interest the authorities in England in Maude Abbott and her work. Lastly he has tried to interest Fotheringham to employ her in Canada but did not succeed. Mentions that the C.A.M.C fight against having female members. Keith cannot take her as his staff has been reduced. Thinks that it is helpless since Fotheringham has been advised not to employ her services.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133 Oxford Street, London, England. Accepts the invitation. Information about Finley. Gives him the address of the latter and of Falconer. Invites Osler to join them at a Farewell dinner to Finley and Starkey at the Canadian Officers Club.