Letter to William Osler from Secretary, Wellington House, Buckingham Gate, London, England. Informs him that White's " A Primer of the War for Americans" is being translated into French, Italian and Spanish, and the book which is subsequently wrote in conjunction with Agnes Repplier is being translated into these three languages, and also in Swedish. Details about it. He gives the assurance that the copies will be sent to White as soon as they are available.
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 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 John Charrington, The Grange, Shenley, Herts, London, England. He had been studying with a lens a portrait of a man who seems to have been a writer on leprosy and Elephantiasis. Asks him the name of early writers on that subject around the 16th or 17th century. Information on the labels on the background of the books. Tells him that one of the other medical portraits is of a man called Crollus, or Crollius or Croli. Thanks for Spielmann's address.
Letter to William Osler from Joseph Arderne Ormerod, Royal College of Physicians, London, England. Informs him that the President and the Censors have appointed him to deliver the Fitzpatrick Lectures in October 1915. They hope that he will accept. Civilities.
Letter to William Osler from Arthur Robertson Cushny, 8, Upper Park Road, Hampstead, London, England. Thanks for a copy of Withering's Botany which Osler sent him. Mentions a paper that he will give at the Historical Section.
Letter to William Osler from The Bibliographical Society, London, England. Letter from Poland regarding the dinner for the Cardinal Gasquet. Invitation card for that dinner.
Letter to Henry Barton Jacobs from William Osler, The Athenaeum, Pall Mall, London, England. Bon voyage. Ruth Draper will not be on the Jacobs' boat. Mentions that he just been at a dinner given by the Bibliographical Society to the new Cardinal Gasquet. Enjoyed the company of the literary book men of London. Civilities Cushing's note taken in Osler's concerning this dinner.
Letter to William Osler from John Young Walker MacAlister, 1, Wimpole Street, London, England. Mentions that his letter has been read at the last meeting of the Council. He is instructed to ask the Council of the (Historical) Section to draw up a programme of what they propose for the Vesalius demonstration. Adds to his civilities a remark explaining that he has a sore heart and keen disappointment. He had so looked forward for 2 years of real and rapid progress under a favourable Western wind.
Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, The Athenaeum, London, England. (Letter addressed to the Secretary). Asks him to thank the Council for the nomination. Sorry he cannot accept. Appreciates the compliment. Assures the Council of his continued interest in the Society (Royal Society of Medicine).