Letter to William Osler from Sir John Burdon Sanderson, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Burdon-Sanderson explains the present trouble at Oxford over appointing his successor as Regius Professor of Medicine. He asks Osler if he would consider taking the position if it were offered to him. He invites the Oslers to be his guests when they are at Oxford for the upcoming British Medical Association meeting. Additional notes by Grace Revere Osler.
Letter to William Osler from Sir John Burdon Sanderson, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Burdon-Sanderson congratulates Osler on becoming a student of Christ Church College. Burdon-Sanderson is doing his best to save the Pathology department at Oxford, which has been threatened by the possibility of Ritchie's departure. He asks for Osler's help in the matter. Burdon-Sanderson thanks Osler for sending a copy of "Science and Immortality."
Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mitchell thanks Osler for his address on Locke. He will be in Baltimore and wonders if he may stay the night with the Oslers. Mitchell comments favourably on Flexner and his work in Philadelphia.
Letter to William Osler from Reginald Heber Fitz, 18, Arlington Street, London, England. Thanks him for the sermon he sent him. Details on his readings. He had a wonderful trip to California when he went for the Lane Lectures. Recommends making a trip through the Canadian Rockies, Yellowstone and Yosemite Park, and the Grand Canyon. Mention of a Christmas card from Mrs. Futcher. Note from Osler written in his book "Memorial addresses delivered at the Harvard Medical School". He says that he was one of his best friends, and one of the few who called him William. Met him with Henry Bowditch in Boston in 1876. Praise for him.
Letter to William Osler from W.H. Browne. Browne thanks Osler for his address on "Locke as a Physician." Browne believes that Locke may have done more for mankind as a physician than he did as a speculative philosopher.
Letter to William Osler from Edward Livingston Trudeau, Saranac Lake, New York, USA. Thanks him for his tribute in the "Journal of the Out of Door Life". Shows his admiration to Osler. Mentions that he has been sick for five weeks. Civilities. Extract of Osler' s tribute to Trudeau from the "Journal of the Out of Door Life".
Letter to William Osler from James A. Lindsay, 3, Queen's Elms, Belfast, Ireland. Lindsay comments favourably on Osler's Ingersoll Lecture, "Science and Immortality." Lindsay expresses his own opinions on the topic of death and immortality. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She relates news of family and friends, particularly regarding the poor health of Charles Gwyn, Chattie's husband.
Letter to William Osler from Sir John Burdon Sanderson, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. According to the President of Oxford, Osler is free to choose between Oriel and Magdalen College. Burdon-Sanderson favours Magdalen College.