Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Will miss him as he is going to Glasgow. Gives his opinion on an offer made to Adami from the North Western (in Chicago). He would be a great loss for Montreal, but if the conditions are so interesting in Chicago, he cannot refuse. Civilities.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for his interesting addresses. Compliments on the tribute to Foster (Adami's address "A Great Teacher (Sir Michael Foster) and his Work"). Sends him a couple of addresses. Mentions that W.W. Francis left after a pleasant visit. Osler thinks he will be able to do the Journal work well. Comments about him.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler is sorry he missed Adami, but he was with J.K. Mitchell and had to attend to an urgent case.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Recommends to his care Sir Bertrand Dawson and his wife who will be traveling in America and will pass through Montreal at the end of April. Dawson is a physician to the London Hospital and physician extraordinary to the King. He is going to look over medical education in America.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Compliment on his book. Hopes he had a good Summer. News from their holiday in Scotland. Mentions his sabbatical year which will bring him to Paris, Lyons, Montpellier and the Italian University towns. He would like to see Francis a McGill man adeundem. He has written to Petersen and Shepherd on the matter. Civilities.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Glad that he declined the Chicago position. Favourable comments on his work in Montreal. Does not understand why some people have not properly appreciated it. Hopes he is coming this summer. Asks him if he is going to the Congress at Rome. Hopes to be there early in April. Delighted to hear of Archie Malloch who is a fine type of man. Harry Wright is a good chap but not quite so able. Civilities.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for his suggestions which he found good. His opinion is that the librarian should be present at the meeting, like at the Radcliffe and at the Bodleian. Gives his opinion about the books already in the library, he is doubtful. Explains that he had already weeded out the ones he did not want in his library. States that he is after quality, not numbers.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him to look over the conditions of his gift of his library to McGill. Asks him to talk about it with Birkett, and to make corrections and suggestions.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Advises Malone to apply directly to the English Red Cross, where, with Adami's and Osler's letters, he would be sure to get work. Will find out from Malloch who visits them for Christmas, if there could be a chance with Mrs. Guest's hospital. Civilities. Season's greetings. Has no word about McGill Unit. Will jog Keogh again.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Compliments on his book (account of the Canadian Medical Corps). Wishes that Adami had put in a picture of Jones. Invites him for a weekend after the new year. Would like to talk over many things with him. Norman Gwyn is here on leave. W.W. Francis is much better. Saw Allbutt at a War Office meeting.