Letter to William Osler from H.A. Bruce, Department of Militia and Defense, Canada, Cleveland House, St. James Square, London, England. Bruce explains that he was commissioned by the Honourable Minister of Militia of Canada to make an inspection of all hospitals and institutions to which the Canadian Government is contributing. He hopes to carry out an impartial enquiry into the organization and administration of the Canadian Army Medical Corps. Bruce did not take Osler's letter as an improper threat, but would have did he not respect and admire Osler as he does.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Office of Director of Medical Service, 86 Strand, London, England. Adami reproaches Osler for sending Bruce a confrontational letter regarding the Canadian Army Medical Corps affair. Osler's letter has reached the Minister of Militia, who is now raging mad. Adami worries that this crisis may lead to his own resignation. However, he believes that Bruce's Commission was a "wretched piece of work" and a discredit to the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Letter to William Osler from John George Adami, Cecil Chambers, 86 Strand, London, England. Adami has advised the Director of Medical Services, Gen. G.C. Jones, about Osler's letter regarding the Canadian Army Medical Corps affair. Adami is at odds over how to proceed in the matter.
Letter to William Osler from Margaret Macdonald, 86, Strand, London, England. Macdonald informs Osler that Edith Campbell had not been asked to resign. However, she regrets that a change of staff was necessary as a result of the Canadian Army Medical Corps affair and that Campbell was removed.
Letter to William Osler from Alfred Keogh, War Office. Keogh believes that the Minister of Militia's decision to have junior officers report on a senior officer, as was done with Gen. G.C. Jones, is contrary to law and custom in the British army.