Letter to William Osler from George W. Campbell, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Campbell discusses the details of the Chair of Botany at McGill, which has been offered to Osler. There may be a three month course on Pathology with the use of a microscope added to the position. He suggests that Osler should rely on private practice to subsidize living expenses. He cannot offer a separate Chair of Pathology, as for the time being it comes under the jurisdiction of Dr. Drake.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler reports that Edmund has returned from England. She advises Osler to spend Christmas with Aunt Lizzie (Elizabeth Osler] in Cornwall. She writes of events at the Rectory in Dundas. She relates news of family and friends.
Letter to William Osler from Alice Bovell Barwick, 104, St. Patrick Street. Barwick writes of the death of her baby and of her eldest sister. Her father [James Bovell?] recently wrote of returning to Canada. The situation at the Weston School has gone from bad to worse. Mrs. Johnson left her husband, W.A. Johnson. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, The Rectory, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler is preparing for a big party at the Rectory. She advises Osler to wait to visit Cornwall until the summer time. She is sorry he missed seeing Mr. Stuart and family.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler. Osler's father is on a mission tour. She delivers news of Nellie, Hennie, Aunt Lizzie [Elizabeth Osler], Chattie and Jennette. She gives Osler his brother Frank's address in Manitoba. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to William Osler from James Bovell, The Farm, St. John's, Nevis, West Indies. Bovell loves no one more than Osler, and wishes him continued success. He would like for Osler to meet Stuart. He reports on the desperate state of the Church in the West Indies and expresses his desire to go to India. He would like to convince Johnson to join him in the West Indies.
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on Osler's offer to become the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He agrees with R.P. Howard's advice that Osler should concentrate on general medicine. He is glad that Osler is enjoying his time in London and envies his Church privileges.
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson approves of Osler's decision to refuse the appointment to the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He would have liked to view the Thomas Browne relics with Osler. Reflections on the usefulness of relics, pictures, emblems, and other religious objects.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, The Rectory, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler wonders how long her son will stay with the Proctors and hopes that he will get a chance to visit Charlie's [Charles Herbert Gwyn] relatives, who live close by. She relates news of family, friends, and Dundas.
