Letter to Harvey Cushing from Edmund Osler, 21, Jordan Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Edmund and his brother, William Osler, left for Europe early in August 1872. They landed in the North of Ireland, then moved on to London and Scotland. Additional notes by Cushing remarking that Edmund is wrong about the information in this letter.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from Norman B. Gwyn, 48, Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Gwyn asserts that Osler was not with any doctor or taking any practice in Dundas during the summer of 1874. He worked as a student in the office of Dr. Holford Walker. He suggests that Cushing write to Charles O'Reilly's widow and J.H. Mullin to get some information regarding Osler's work at the Hamilton Hospital. He also advises Cushing to consult the Philadelphia Pathological records for material relating to Osler.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from Adam H. Wright, 30, Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Wright draws Cushing's attention to Osler's "The Master Word in Medicine," delivered at the opening exercises of the University of Toronto in October 1903, published in Canadian Practitioner and Review of November 1903. He writes of James Henry Richardson, a teacher of Osler's in Toronto. Osler had a close relationship with and lasting influence on Wright's children; he encloses a note from one of them [see CUS417/75.4]. Wright recalls his relationship with Osler, which began in 1879 or 1880 when Wright substituted for Dr. Barrett, Professor of Physiology, at McGill.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson writes that everything he tried to do at Weston failed and his suffering became too great. His health and spirits are much improved since moving to Toronto.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson reports on his failing health. He believes he will soon die. It would bring much cheer to hear that Jimmie finally passed his examinations. He remarks that all is gone at Weston and that Charles Thomson is his successor.

Letter to Henry Vining Ogden from Marian Francis, 62, Pembroke Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Francis reports on her move to Toronto and the ill health of some of her 11 children. She is happy that Ogden was able to see Mr. Cantlie, who she hopes will visit Toronto. She comments on Dr. Buller's new wife. Osler and Dr. Howard are enjoying Berlin.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from Hon. Justice Featherston Osler, 80, Crescent Road, Rosedale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Featherston Osler explains that William Osler brought their aunt, Miss Mary Anne Pickton, to Canada in 1884. Miss Pickton lived with Osler's parents on Wellesley Street in Toronto until her death in February 1886. William Osler and Miss Pickton were very close; she may have helped fund Osler's studies in Germany. He mentions his aunt Lizzie [Elizabeth Osler], his father's youngest sister.

Letter to Henry Vining Ogden from Marian Francis, 23, Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Francis congratulates Ogden on his appointment as Professor at Milwaukee University. She invites Ogden to stay with her in the fall, when Osler will also be there. Several of her children contracted Typhoid, but are now recovering. She gives a detailed account of each of her children. Dr. Buller is now the happy father of a girl, Marguerite. Dr. Molson was appointed to the Front, but found a substitute.

Letter to William Osler from Mary Anne Pickton, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Pickton relates news of family and friends. She refers to Osler's school-boy prank of smoking-out the school's matron.

Letter to William Osler from Mary Anne Pickton, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Civilities. Pickton relates news of family and friends. She reports that Edwin Thompson, the brother of one of her former servants in England, has come to live in Canada.