Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler thanks Cushing for sending Welch's "rarebits" and the dinner program. He was happy to hear that Miss Thomas and Miss Garrett were in attendance. He comments on the professional quandry Cushing finds himself in. He knows that Cushing would not hesitate to accept a position at the Brigham Hospital if it were improved.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from Grace Revere Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Lady Osler thanks Cushing for sending photographs of his children. She has always wanted Cushing to go to Boston and thought Harvard should have hired him long ago. She is anxious to see which appointment Cushing will accept.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler thanks Cushing for sending a copy of Ball's "Vesal." He has been very busy with examinations at Oxford.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, S.S. "Seti". Osler describes his voyage to Egypt. He visited the Hospital of the American Mission at Assiut. He tells of his acquaintance with a Pasha and reflects on the Muslim religion. He saw great books in the Khedival Library, where the Librarian offered Osler beautiful versions of the Koran in exchange for important 16th century Arabic texts held in the Bodleian Library.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, Grand Hotel, Naples, Italy. Osler describes a dream he had in which Cushing performed cerebral surgery on Hughlings Jackson.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler is interested in an autographed copy of Vesal that will appear at the Vandencorput sale. He would like to avoid bidding on the same items as Cushing.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler writes regarding literary acquisitions. He urges the Cushing's to plan a summer trip to Oxford.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Olser writes that there is a chance he may receive the Paynes Library. He details the contents of the collection. He has spent too much money on books and must slow down. He reports briefly on events at Oxford. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The Comitia has granted Cushing permission to have the Vesalius portrait photographed. Osler writes regarding the "Epistolae of Vesal."
