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 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 Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler worries about her son's health, but knows that he is in the best hands with Dr. Howard. She relates news of family and friends.
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.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie) Osler (Mrs. Charles Gwyn) from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler relates news of family and friends. William Osler has been to visit and hopes to meet Chattie in Hamilton. Includes a brief note from William Osler to Chattie apologizing for not having enough time to meet with her. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler comments on the President's address to the Association at Chatham, printed in Medical News. She relates news of family and friends.
Letter to Henry Vining Ogden from Marian Francis, 23, Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Francis urges Ogden to join Osler as a guest in her home. Mr. Boodle will also come up for a few days.