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Letter to George Sarton, ( 10, ? 1917?)

Letter to George Sarton from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Will be glad to read his essay, as he always enjoyed Isis. Mentions that if the war is over next summer they shall have a short seminar on the History of Science. Withington, Gunther, Shiller, Crawfurd and Singer will join. Word about the special room for the History of Science at the Bodley where the Singers work. Will give him their scheme as soon as matured. It depends on war.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to George Sarton, (5,? 1917?)

Letter to George Sarton from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Finds Sarton's scheme interesting, but the difficulties would be to find the starting and the money. Will ask Pollard of the British Medical (Association) to pass an opinion on it. Hagbery Wright of the London Library would be a good adviser. Offers his help. Repeats his interests in Sarton's work.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Mabel Brewster, December 31, 1916

Letter to Mabel Brewster from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for the book received on Christmas eve. Mentions the coincidence that he is deep in this period, reading the Malade Imaginaire of Molière, 1763. Mentions Boileau. Comments on the latter's books. Sends her a book. Mentions a nice letter from Uncle Ned (E.S. Martin). Worried because they have not received any letters from Revere for eleven days. Best wishes for 1917.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Extract from Archibald Malloch's journal, December 31, 1916

Extract from Archibald Malloch's journal. Osler speaks highly of Evan's American Bibliography. Talked about the forthcoming catalogue. Details about it . Recollections of the Oslers' trip to Holland with Dock. Osler has the English edition of Schwammerdam, 1758. Talked of Malloch's father's quick recovery in 1912.

Letter to John Cohn Hemmeter, December 29, 1916

Letter to John Cohn Hemmeter from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Wants a copy of his Haller paper which was in the Bulletin. Comments on Haller. Surprised by the latter's influence on Schiller. Offers to exchange some Servetus items. They are busy and the house is always full. Mentions the 23 members of his family serving and Revere on the Ancre in the R.F.A. Best wishes for 1917

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

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