Letter from Ralph Richardson to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Oliver & Boyd to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Charles W. Peach to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Thomas Dickson to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Thomas Dickson to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter to William Osler from G.A. Gibson, 3, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Details on the Rectorial Contest. He has friends in the Royal Society who will help him. He will put himself in communication with the two political organizations to find out where they stand. He would like to get Osler nominated jointly by Conservatives and Liberals, to have absolute unanimity.

Letter to William Osler from D.E. Cunningham, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Thanks for his letter. Answers that in former contests, the non-political candidate has usually been unfortunate at the poll. But things have changed. The deputation said that Osler would have strong backing here, Churchill and Wyndham are very weak. Advises him though that political excitement enters largely into these contests. He would receive a cordial welcome as Lord Rector from those in the University who do not possess a vote.

Letter to William Osler from G.A. Gibson, 3, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Cunningham told him about the Lord Rectorship. Glad about it, he has mentioned some time ago to students that it would be a capital move to get him. They will do everything to secure a unanimous election. Cunningham told him of his kindness as regards to R.S. Mentions that he was approached but has postpone the matter. Like Lister and other friends, he will sponsor him. He took Herringham to Loch. Civilities.

Letter to William Osler from H.J. Darnton Fraser, 34, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The International Academic Committee has for its purpose the giving help and information to British students going abroad for study, and to foreign students or graduates coming in Europe. They are publishing a "Handbook on Foreign Study". He is asking him to write a short article on the study of Medicine abroad. Would appreciate an early reply, the book being ready for the press. He apologizes for not being able to come with the deputation of the Rectorial Representation Committee. Confident of his win

Letter to William Osler from Rectorial Representation Committee, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The Rectorial Representation Committee for the Rectorial Contest at the University of Edinburgh acquaints him that they would like him to consider favourably the proposal. From their own survey, he is assured a considerable majority, owing to popularity and the esteem in which he is held by the students.