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Letter to Grace Revere Osler, July 11, 1916

Letter to Grace Revere Osler from Marian Osborne, London, England. Details on her trip back. Tells her how she enjoyed her weekend with her. Deplores that she has inherited from some miserable Anglo-Saxon ancestor the unfortunate quality of being too shy to express my appreciation face to face. Enthusiastic tribute of Grace's qualities.

Osborne, Marian (May Francis, Mrs. H.C.)

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin, July 18, 1916

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Wishes that she could come over with Little Sue. The latter will be very helpful. Grace has many things for her to do and she could type for him. Sends her a gushing letter that Maizie Osborne wrote to Grace. Things look bright. Civilities. P.S. Saw Revere who is in good form.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Gwendolyn Francis Andras, July 18, 1916

Letter to Gwendolyn Francis Andras from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sends her money to spend on Summer holidays, for a new wall-paper for Violet. Says that her husband never sent him a statement on the mortgage. Would like to help them pay it off. Tells her to ask him to send it at once. Maizie has been with them. Mentions that he saw Revere at Newcastle last week. Her sister is happy in the Canadian Hospital at Shorncliffe. Recommends she take care of little Auntie. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Alexander Dougall Blackader, July 13, 1916

Letter to Alexander Dougall Blackader from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He saw his son today. Did not know he was at war until Armour phoned him to come up. Details on his case. Reassures him. He is most comfortable at the new Hospital. He will keep Blackader posted. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Mabel Brewster, July 10, 1916

Letter to Mabel Brewster from William Osler, Central Station Hotel, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Anxious to know if the new baby will be a boy. He is spending a week-end here to see Revere who is in the Royal Artillery Barracks getting his training. News of Revere. Mentions a great day they have in Durham. Revere will go to Shoeburgness in a few weeks for gunnery, and then may be drafted for France. Osler hopes it will not be for several months as they would be too anxious. His brother Frank lost his only son. Six other nephews are at the Front. The losses are heart breaking, but they must go on to the bitter end. It will be a long business. News from Grace. Jokes about the New England women. He is away very often and is now with the Royal Commission on the Welsh Universities. Mentions their inspection of the colleges at Cardiff, Bangor and Aberystwyth. He is concerned with the proposal to establish a national Welsh Medical School. Comments on this nation. Sends her Hilaire Bellocs book on Lafayette. Love to Uncle Ned. Good comments on the latter's work. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin, July 9, 1916

Letter to Susan Revere Chapin from William Osler, Durham, Durham, England. He is spending a happy weekend with Revere who loves this place. Details on their activities. Revere is well and getting into the work. The latter has made up his mind to go through with war, and take his chances. The war has been a terrible mental shock to many sensitive young fellows. Asks her when she expects to come. News from Grace. Adele's hospital is a great success. The initial troubles are over. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Fielding Hudson Garrison, July 5, 1916

Letter to Fielding Hudson Garrison from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He can get him a picture of Finlayson. Samuel West of Barts is not dead, maybe Garrison meant Charles West, the pediatrician. Word on his new edition. Would be interested in the Ross paper. Asks him to quote some of his poems. Comments on the latter.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, June 24, 1916

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him why he discourages him regarding the 1626, De Motu Cordis, of Harvey. Not to have it is a reproach for the Royal Society of Medicine. He will try to get it.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister, June 21, 1916

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sorry that he could not see him this week, as he is too busy. Will see him next Wednesday. Asks him if they have the De Motu Cordis, 1628. If not there is one to be sold at Pearson's sale. Details on bid.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to William Sydney Thayer, June 20, 1916

Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thayer will hear from Christian about the proposal so send over 120 young American graduates to serve in London Hospitals (Military) for six months. Counts on him to help Christian. All goes well and things are more hopeful. Mentions the gathering at Washington. Alcibiades Collins made good comments on Thayer's address. Civilities. - Attached on the same sheet was a clipping from an unidentified newspaper "PROF. OSLER AT CARDIFF- MEDICAL SOCIETY LECTURE- UNIVERSITY'S TRUE DISTINCTIONS- ENTHUSIASM AND RESEARCH."

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

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