Letter to William Osler from C.J.S. Thompson, The Wellcome Historical Medical Museum, London, England. Gives him the reference of the address Osler mentioned which was forwarded to Jenner by the Red Indians of North America, p.87 of his "History of Inoculation and Vaccination". Accompanying this address was a gift of a belt and a string of wampum from the Indians to Jenner, has never been able to trace what became of it.
Letter to William Osler from H.P. Ansell, Buckingham Palace, London, England. Writes him on the behalf of the Prince of Wales. Will send a souvenir in recognition of his services during the Prince's residence at Oxford. The Prince had intended to write himself, but the souvenir was not ready, and the war occurred. A framed photograph will follow the souvenir. Deplores that the last term at Oxford is lost. Mentions that one of the pleasantest memories of their two years at Oxford will be the friendship that was made with Osler. States that in this sad time Osler's cheery help will be invaluable to many. Civilities.
Letter to William Osler from Alfred Keogh, War Office, London, England. Mentions that he wrote him about the Americans. Wishes that MacAlister had been more explicit about them. Thinks that they had better not do anything at present. Hopes that the McGill Unit will not delay. They might have to wait in England but their presence would make (the War Office) feel safer.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, The Athenaeum, London, England. Sorry that he cannot attends the admission ceremony (College of Physicians). Welcome to the Society of Linacre and Caius.
Letter to William Osler from R.A. Roberts, Public Record Office, Chancerly Lane, London, England. Informs him that the letters of Finch and the ones of Baines among the Finch papers are in proof, also extracts from Finch's notebook compiled in Turkey and containing many references to Baines. The volume will be published later on in 1915. Mentions the difficulty having an outsider using these letters before publication. Mentions a possibility to bypass the objections of the Commissioners. Will give his brother Osler's message. Civilities.
Letter to William Osler from Clifford N. Carver, American Embassy, London, England. Sends him a letter (CUS417/120.32) which came addressed in care of the Ambassador.
Letter to A. Lawrence Lowell from William Osler, The Athenaeum, London, England. Mentions that he is back from France where he visited the Harvard Unit. Gives his impressions of it. Good comments on the Commandant, Alan Perry and on the staff, on the X ray work, on the Dental men and on the nurses. Hopes arrangements have been made to continue the work. P.S. He has no objection if he sent this to the Transcript.
Letter to William Osler from Crewe, 10, Downing Street, Whitehall, London, England. Informs him that he is proposing him as a member of the Royal Commission appointed to inquire into University Education in Wales. Details on the mandate of the Commission. List of the men who are invited to serve : Haldane, Bruce, Edwards, Hadow, Hall, Jones, and Miss Emily Penrose.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133 Oxford Street, London, England. Explains why Rhea is still in England. The loss of the LLandovery Castle (Canadian Hospital ship torpedoed by the Germans) has stopped all transfer to Canada. Rhea has promised to write him introductory notes before leaving. Thanks to Osler for inviting him to the Canada Club luncheon, but he had to accept an invitation from Colmer.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Pembroke House, 133 Oxford Street, London, England. Details on his effort of the last three years to interest the authorities in England in Maude Abbott and her work. Lastly he has tried to interest Fotheringham to employ her in Canada but did not succeed. Mentions that the C.A.M.C fight against having female members. Keith cannot take her as his staff has been reduced. Thinks that it is helpless since Fotheringham has been advised not to employ her services.