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Letter to Edward F. Milburn, May 4, 1916

Letter to Edward F. Milburn from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Mentions that he is hard pressed with work. Comments on Ralph( his brother's only son) who died. Revere is training in Newcastle in the R.F.A. Comments on the case to which Milburn refers. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Maude E. Abbott, May 10, 1916

Letter to Maude E. Abbott from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sends him Canadian Medical Association cheque. Apologizes not to have sent anything for the Journal, because he is too busy. Mentions the opening of the Heart Hospital at Hampstead. Allbutt, MacKenzie and he were asked to organize it. Good comments about the staff. Meakins and Cotton are with them, so Montreal will benefit of the work. Revere is training at Newcastle with the R.F.A. The McGill unit is doing well. One of the army consultants said it had the best staff in France. Good comments on Rhea and Francis.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Henry Mills Hurd, May 12, 1916

Letter to Henry Mills Hurd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Congratulations on volume 1. Mentions his interest in Galt, who wrote the first American Text-book on Medicine. Glad to see the name of his friend Workman, of whom he hopes Burgess will give a good account. Glad that he has touched the weak spot in Quebec. Curious that they should be so stupid as to retain the old system (of Medicine). They are well and busy. Mentions that the wound of shrapnel and bullets do better than the medical shocks and wrecks. The strain is terrible on the young fellows. Revere has joined the R.F.A. Thinks that his son has enough mechanical aptitude for it. Words about his son's interest in literature and books. Discussion about the war. No one in England wants peace unless at their terms. Things look more hopeful but a democracy is a blundering Cyclops at war. Love to Welch, Halsted and Kelly. Mentions Billy Sunday.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Frank L. Pleadwell, August 28, 1916

Letter to Frank L. Pleadwell from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. (Card). Announces that he will come to see him and Bradley. Will bring over the Rush for him to copy.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin, May 19, 1916

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin from William Osler, The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London, England. Thanks for the cheque she sent. He will spent, as she suggests, a small sum on something connected with the new Heart Hospital. News from Grace and Revere. Good comments about the latter. Compliments the progress made by her daughter. Mentions Mrs. Wright, Muriel (Howard), Adele, and Babs. They expect three US Army surgeons this week. The Naval man will come to them for the weekend.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Lynn Thomas, (June 1916)

Letter to John Lynn Thomas from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for the trouble he is taking and for his invitation. Thinks that the Royal Commission has agreed not to accept private hospitals as the members will have a better opportunity (rest of the letter was torn off...)

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Lynn Thomas, June 12, 1916

Letter to John Lynn Thomas from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The question of evidence comes at their next meeting. Wonders who shall be called for Medicine : 1. representative of the scientific departments 2. Chairman of Medical Board of Hospital 3. Chairman of the Hospital 4. an outsider member of the profession, Cardiff 5. Anyone from outside. Recommends using the medical evidence collected by the London University Commission for general purposes. Suggests he talk about it to Vaughan and to let him know.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Robert Gunther, June 1, 1916

Letter to Robert Gunther from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for the money he found. Details on the securing of the collection. The British Museum may get it as Oxford will not bid unless their limit is passed.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Charles Daniel Parfitt, June 6, 1916

Letter to Charles Daniel Parfitt from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Young Morgan from Toronto informed him that Parfitt has not been well. Asks news. Wishes he was there bossing the tuberculosis question. They are very busy. Sends a snapshot taken with Arthur Ellis. Revere is off in the R.F.A., getting training.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to W. Gardner, June 6, 1916

Letter to W. Gardner from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Nice to hear from him and to have good accounts. Mentions that they are having an anxious time and that they are busy. Revere was with the McGill Unit, but has now joined the R.F.A. Mentions the latter's interest in books and literature. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

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