Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Miss Robinson is away until tomorrow. Good comments on her V.A.D. Hospital, and on the staff. Will let him know of something after seeing her. Thanks for the figure which he will quote. States that Robertson and Cuddwell were Army Surgeons, not Stephenson or Holmes. Deplores that there were no biographical details in M.A.'s sketch.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami. Details about missing each other on the telephone. Thanks him for so promptly showing the quality of his friendship, and his willingness to help in need. Forwards him a copy of the missing venereal report. He cannot give him the official number of the C.E.F. Mentions a number published by Robert Borden, something around 300 000 cases, but it has been steadily increasing from some 33 000 odd in November 1914.
Letter to John R. Keith from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. (Postcard). Thanks for his paper. Glad that he refers to King Chambers whose Renewal of Life is still a favourite with him as it was with his old teacher in Toronto. Wishes that St. Paul had given a list of his books.- Attached is Keith's paper : "The Perusal of Medical Literature".
Letter to William George MacCallum from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Heard from inside sources that he is to be Welch's successor. He deserves it. Comments about it. His father and Malloch will be pleased. Jack would have rejoiced in it. Happy that Revere is back for a ten days leave. Details on the changes in his physical appearance. Civilities.
Letter to Mabel Brewster from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Announces that Revere is home for a ten days leave. Details on the physical changes in his son. Details on the actions of his battery. Mentions that Revere's nerves are A.1, but it is not easy to get him to talk much about his experience. Wishes to be in Avalon to play with Mabel's children. Civilities. P.S. He is forgiving "Life" everything for the sake of Uncle Ned's (E.S. Martin) splendid articles.
Letter to Mrs. Charles Joseph Singer from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Rejoiced about the good news about the F.N.C.P. Comments about it. He is not despairing of Magdalen. Enjoins her to hurry back, as there is so much to do. Mentions a hard day he had in town. Glad that Dr. W. is here, would like to have his address.
Letter to Margaret E. Charlton from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. (Postcard). Thanks for "The Natural Theology". Asks her to tell B. to send him the account with the others, and to look out for Canniffs, History of the Medical Profession in Upper Canada. Mentions their happiness about the declaration of war by the USA. Glad she likes the work in Toronto. Civilities.
Letter to John Ballinger from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Will talk on the Library School in "University work". Agree for the date of July 31st. Good comments about a man which name is not mentioned.
Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Delighted with the volume of poems he sent. It will go on the shelves of his Bibliotheca Literaria. His niece, Mrs. Osborne has written a nice review of the book. Mentions Sister Susan's health. Can imagine Thayer's joy at the declaration of war. Approves the way Wilson has managed it. Hopes to have Revere home for a week's leave. Civilities.