Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mention of cases of bites of Heladerma, Gila Monster and one of Frederick's ataxia. He is writing a preface to the 19th edition of Hugh Wynne. Sends him the Red City and the new edition of Pearl. Comments on Alabama Student. Finds the city air and life depressing. Mention of a mistake with in his name in his diploma. Civilities.
Letter to William Osler from A.R. Neligan, British Legation, Tehran, Persia. Neligan responds to Osler's letter, CUS417/39.58. He reports on his progress with the scheme to restore the Tomb of Avicenna at Hamadan and offers his suggestions on how the project ought to proceed.
Letter to William Osler from J. Wells, 7, South Cross Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Letter from the Secretary of the Tutor's Club inviting Osler to join them as a member in place of Sir John Burdon Sanderson, who has retired. Information about the club, its members, and the schedule of their meetings.
Letter to William Osler from Arthur Thomson, University Museum, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thomson writes to explain the duties of the Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford. He warns Osler that Oxford is a very conservative place, which is further hampered by a lack of funds. Thomson is concerned that the University's Pathology program will suffer, as Ritchie plans to leave Oxford for Belfast.
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 Lawrence F. Flick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Arrangements for the meeting of the Tuberculosis Committee and Professor Maragliano's lecture in Philadelphia.
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 Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is expecting Osler and family for Christmas. She relates news of family, friends, and Marian Whateley's wedding.
Letter to William Osler from Green & Co. Longmans, 39, Paternoster Row, London, England. Vallery Radot had written to them to know if it is the "Life of Pasteur" issued 24 years ago in England and America or the translation by Lady Claude Hamilton of "The Scientific work of Pasteur" that Phipps wishes to give away.
