Letter to William Osler from William T. Thiselton-Dyer, The Ferns, Witcombe, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. As he has finished the first draft of his glossary of Greek plant names, he has returned the Galen Osler had borrowed for him. Mentions his interest in Galen. Mentions that his work has been delayed because of his frequent attacks of heart troubles. Details about his health. Civilities.
Letter to William Osler from F. William Cock, 19, Randolph Road, Maida Hill, London, England. Glad that Osler is pleased with the pomander cane. Information about the first owner, Sam Gurney and on his family. Does not know of any paper or work on physicians' canes. Refers him to Munk's edition of "The Gold Headed Cane", Hogart's "Consultation", and Percy Anecdotes "Doctors or Physic".
Letter to William Osler from James Bovell, Spring-Hill near Charles Town, Nevis, West Indies. As Bovell is uncertain that he will get back to Canada during the year, he asks Osler to carefully pack his Microscopical Apparatus and Specimens. He offers Osler his surgical instruments and Stethoscopes, as well as his microscope stand and eye-pieces. He is very sad to leave the Weston school and Johnson behind, but he is busy with his research and must look after his family.
Letter to William Osler from Gen. G.C. Jones, Office of Director of Medical Service, 86 Strand, London, England. Jones requests that Osler cancel the dinner he had arranged in his honour, as things are not "going well" for him [as a result of the Canadian Army Medical Corps affair].
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She relates news of the family and of the epidemic that keeps most of them in poor health.
Letter to William Osler from H.C. Wood, 1925, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. "Re. newspaper accounts of appt. to McGill to succeed Dawson." Wood asks Osler if he plans to accept the appointment to McGill.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler prepares a package for her son, but could not find 'Horace' in the study. The Fletchers have been to visit. She relates news of family and friends. She sends her regards to the Checkley's. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to J.A. Ormerod from William Osler, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler has just learned of the existence of the "Family Encyclopedia of Medicine," in connection with which the use of his name was unauthorized. Osler explains that he had been contacted by Dr. Riddle of Cambridge about a paper, for which Osler made some helpful suggestions. Osler has informed Dr. Riddle that he misused his name and abused his kindness. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to William Osler from D. Appleton & Company, 29-35, West 32nd Street, New York, New York, USA. Arrangements for the Spanish Edition of Osler's "Principles and Practice of Medicine."
