Letter to William Osler from D.E. Cunningham, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Thanks for his letter. Answers that in former contests, the non-political candidate has usually been unfortunate at the poll. But things have changed. The deputation said that Osler would have strong backing here, Churchill and Wyndham are very weak. Advises him though that political excitement enters largely into these contests. He would receive a cordial welcome as Lord Rector from those in the University who do not possess a vote.

Letter to William Osler from G.A. Gibson, 3, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Details on the Rectorial Contest. He has friends in the Royal Society who will help him. He will put himself in communication with the two political organizations to find out where they stand. He would like to get Osler nominated jointly by Conservatives and Liberals, to have absolute unanimity.