Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Osler's sister Nellie is planning a visit to Baltimore. Ellen Osler sends her special regards to Revere and relates news of family and friends.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is expecting Osler and family for Christmas. She relates news of family, friends, and Marian Whateley's wedding.
Letter to William Osler from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London, England. Schäfer is settling into his work in Edinburgh but has not yet taken a house. He writes of his laboratory and of the progress of the medical school. Schäfer informally offers Osler the position of Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh, which he believes will soon be vacant. He looks forward to Osler's visit later in the year.
Sharpey-Schäfer, E. A. (Edward Albert), Sir, 1850-1935
Letter to William Osler from A.D. Webster, Belleville Lodge, Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland. Webster writes that rumors have been circulating that Osler will be named successor to Grainger Stewart as Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Webster is enthusiastic about having a fellow McGill man at Edinburgh. He writes that Osler's text book is the chief book used in the school.
Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. He writes that practically all the London men of position are doing what they can to get Osler elected to the Chair of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He informs Osler that he must provide eight copies of every document and testimonial he sends into the Curators. He tells Osler that if he does come to Edinburgh, he should be sure to make large demands for what he wants and needs, and he will be sure to get it all.
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 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 Stuart McGuire, Richmond, Virginia, USA. McGuire is glad that Osler appreciates and values the collection of Jenner pamphlets he sent to him. The pamphlets were given to McGuire's father by Mr. George Foy of Ireland.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami. Adami asks Osler for his opinion on an essay title. He accepts an invitation to stay with Osler in Baltimore.
Letter to William Osler from Henry Phipps, Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, West, London, England. Thanks him for the book " Municipal Trading" of Porter. Comments on the evil of municipal ownership.