Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler writes to inform Shepherd that at the recent meeting of the Faculty of Medicine of McGill, Shepherd was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy. Osler recommends some courses in London and Vienna that Shepherd should attend before his appointment in August. He suggests that Shepherd take a course on the Microscope with Klein at the Brown Institute. Dr. Campbell has resigned as the chair of Surgery at McGill, but remains as Dean of the Faculty. Fenwick has succeeded Campbell, and Roddick has been appointed to Chemical Surgery.

Letter to (Mrs. Barrett) Edith G. (née Greenough) Wendell from William Osler, 1351, St. Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Cushing's manuscript notes regarding Edith Wendell and her first impressions of Osler when they met in Tadoussac in 1877 [see CUS417/73.5]. Includes letter from Osler to Wendell [née Greenough], in which he expresses his sympathy upon the death of her sister. He sends a small volume that will recall pleasant memories of Tadoussac.

Letter to Roswell P. Park from William Osler, 1351, St. Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler request information on hydatid disease and would like to know how many specimens of the disease are in the Chicago Museum. Includes manuscript notes.

Letter to Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer from William Osler, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler has sent Schäfer a barrel of apples. He hopes Schäfer will join the B.A.A.S. excursion next August and will agree to stay with Osler. He will likely be in Europe next summer.

Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler delivers news of Marian Francis and her children. He reports on his activities in Montreal, which includes learning Dutch. He mentions the Taylors, Robert Palmer, Bishop Selwyn, and the Elliots.

Letter to Thomas R. Boggs from William Osler, 56, Mackay Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Asks him to give him a photo of the big aneurysm which should be similar to the one in his paper on Anatomy of abdominal aorta. Memo for Parsons. Will write to Barker. Discussion about an analysis. Mentions that he had a nice visit in America and is glad to see old friends. Cole is anxious that Boggs should come to the Royal Victoria Hospital. Mentions that it would give him more time for research. Civilities.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler inquires after Shepherd's plans for the remainder of his stay in Europe. He informs Shepherd that there is talk of the Dean [of the Medical Faculty of McGill?] resigning, and Osler sees no reason why Shepherd should not take his place. Osler is busy preparing his lectures. Published in Cushing, vol. I, p. 126.

Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler reports on Marian Francis' failing health. He writes of the children. Includes manuscript notes. Published in Cushing, vol. I, pp. 139-40.

Letter to Mr. N. from William Osler, 20, Radegonde Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler offers an account of the illness and death of Mr. N.'s son. He describes the symptoms Mr. N.'s son displayed, his diagnosis of smallpox, and the doctors who cared for him. Published in Cushing, vol. I, p. 136. [Names have been omitted on Lady Osler's request, see CUS417/71.36]

Letter to Henry Vining Ogden from William Osler, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler was sorry that Ogden did not make it to the Festival [the McGill Semi Centennial?]. He sends letters of introduction to Drs. Dorland and Stark, both McGill men in Milwaukee, for Ogden. He encourages Ogden to move to Toronto and offers to give him good introductions there. He relates news of Marian Francis, Mr. Cantlie, Dr. Buller, and Dr. Rogers. Incl. ms. notes.