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 Charlotte (Chattie) Osler (Mrs. Charles Gwyn) from William Osler, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler is running out of money. He acted as god-father to Marian's baby, baptized earlier in the week. He is glad to hear that Frank returned home safely. He has been boarding with a nice fellow named Henderson. He gives his address at 48, St. Urbain Street. His Dutch is not progressing as rapidly as he hoped.
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 Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 20, Radegonde Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler understands Shepherd's misgivings about taking the Demonstratorship at McGill, but urges him to accept the position. He asks Shepherd to stop in at Hartnack's in Paris to check on the microscopes he ordered. He also requests photographs of Hyrtl, Hebra, Bamberger, and many more. Incl. ms. notes. Published in Cushing, vol. I, pp. 132-33.
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 Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer from William Osler, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Osler would like to spend three months in Germany over the summer and would like to plan the return trip with the Schäfers. Arrangements for a meeting of the profession in Canada in August. Osler is glad that Cameron is with Schäfer at University College. Mills is in Strassburg [sic] for five or six months. He mentions John Sharpey.
Letter to Henry Barton Jacobs from William Osler, University Club, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He had a strenuous time in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Buffalo and Toronto. Had a great day at Harvard Medical School, where he sat between the out and the in President. Had a good talk with Lowell about the School and the Hospital in Brigham. Osler made his point that a close affiliation and a joint appointing board was absolutely necessary. There are friction between the M.G.H. and the B.C.H. men about a new large General Hospital. Went to M.G.H. and at Mt. Kisco with the Brewsters. Cole and the new plans of the Rockefeller appear to fit each other. News of Flexner and Mitchell. Kind comment on Miss Noyes. W.W. Francis and Marjorie Howard will come over with him. W.W. Francis brought his new edition. Praises the new buildings at McGill.
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 Mabel Brewster from William Osler, 56, Mackay Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is leaving tomorrow from Quebec. Thanks her for the books. Mentions his busy visit in Montreal. He is tired but enjoyed visiting his old home in Montreal where he spent ten happy years. Tribute to the dear old men who gave him opportunities for work. Dr. Rist will look out for her at the Mercedes. Civilities.