Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler writes about hosting a recent gathering of Surgeons at Oxford. He writes of recent literary acquisitions. He recently delivered his lecture, "Man's Redemption of Man," to an audience of 2500.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler writes of his pursuit of rare manuscripts and materials. He would like Cushing's assistant to write a paper on the "Pituitary" for the Quarterly Journal. Civilities.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, S.S. "Seti". Osler describes his voyage to Egypt. He visited the Hospital of the American Mission at Assiut. He tells of his acquaintance with a Pasha and reflects on the Muslim religion. He saw great books in the Khedival Library, where the Librarian offered Osler beautiful versions of the Koran in exchange for important 16th century Arabic texts held in the Bodleian Library.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, Grand Hotel, Naples, Italy. Osler describes a dream he had in which Cushing performed cerebral surgery on Hughlings Jackson.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler is interested in an autographed copy of Vesal that will appear at the Vandencorput sale. He would like to avoid bidding on the same items as Cushing.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler writes regarding literary acquisitions. He urges the Cushing's to plan a summer trip to Oxford.
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 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.