Letter to Robert Palmer Howard from William Osler. Osler responds to Howard's letter CUS417/68.12. He is disappointed that his prospects as an ophthalmic surgeon are blighted by the possibility of Dr. Morgan transferring to Montreal. He will now begrudgingly enter into general practice. He would like to hear something definite about his future connection to McGill, and has written to the Dean to that effect. He writes of his Laboratory work in England and mentions Burdon-Sanderson, James Barlow and Dr. Ringer.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie Osler from William Osler. While in London, Osler has visited with Harrison and Atwell Francis, and plans to drop in on the Boyds(?) with a piece of Chattie's wedding cake as an introduction. He asks after the family.
Letter to Marian & Jennette Osler Francis from William Osler, Scientific Club, 7 Savile Row, London, England. Osler writes to Marian Francis that he was not aware that the College of Surgeons Library would be closed through the month of September. He writes to Jennette Osler that he has enjoyed his time in Cornwall and sends regards to his family in Ontario.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie) Osler (Mrs. Charles Gwyn) from William Osler. Osler sends his sister birthday, Christmas, and New Year's wishes. He writes of the Church services he has been attending while in England.
Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler, London, England. Osler sends a running account of his doings over the week. He went to a Cattle Show and saw a performance of "Hamlet." He attended Church services at St. Mary Magdalene's Munster Square, where Mr. Stuart, a friend of Bovell's, was the rector. He mentions the Pellatts, Dr. Ringer, the Sheppards, the Proctors, and Dr. Bird. He keeps busy working at the Laboratory and the Hospital, and has been translating German medical texts.
Letter to Ellen Osler from William Osler, Balfour, Scotland. Osler writes of his voyage from England to Scotland. He met a traveling companion from the West Indies who knows Bovell intimately. He reached Robert Smith's(?) home, where Edmund Osler is staying.
Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler, London, England. Osler extends his sympathy upon the death of Jennette's only brother, William Henry Osler. He has difficulty expressing emotion and knows not the feeling of losing someone dear. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler. Osler is sorry to hear that Percy is not well, but with Jennette and Marian to look after him, he will not remain ill for long. Osler reports on his Christmas spent in Norfolk. He visited the relic of Sir Thomas Browne at the Cathedral in Norwich. The news of Napoleon's death and burial have become a sensation. Incl. ms. notes.
