Letter to Sir John Burdon Sanderson from William Osler, 1, West Franklin Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Osler writes that he is flattered to be considered for the Regius Professorship of Medicine at Oxford, but is very sorry that Ritchie was passed over for the position. Osler is considering the appointment despite being very happy and well equipped in Baltimore. However, he does feel overworked and has been looking forward to easing some of his professional burdens. Still, he has reservations about the Regius Professorship, for he does not want to give up clinical practice. Additional notes by Grace Revere Osler.