Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson cannot get away to see Osler, as Checkley and Clarke are both away from the school. He sends a copy of "Devout Life" for Osler's sister (Chattie?). He had a copy of "Religio Medici" for Osler, but gave it away.

Letter to William Osler from Robert Palmer Howard, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Howard writes of Osler's intention to become an Oculist. Mr. Morgan, resident Surgeon at Moorfields, and formerly in charge of the eye-wards at Netley, wrote to Howard informing him that he would like to come to Montreal as an Oculist. If this were to happen it would seriously jeopardize Osler's hopes of making eye dissection his specialty.

Letter to William Osler from J. William Dawson, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Dawson writes to offer Osler the Chair in Botany at McGill University.

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 Alice Bovell Barwick, 104, St. Patrick Street. Original version of CUS417/68.8.

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.