Letter to William Osler from Robert Palmer Howard, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Howard knows that Osler would have preferred to teach Practical Physiology than Botany. He hopes Osler understands that the offer of the Chair of Botany was made by McGill in an attempt to develop a connection between Osler and the University. McGill is so poor and needy that it could not fund a lectureship in Practical Physiology at present. He advises Osler to concentrate on general practice and to obtain a degree from the F.R.C.S. in Edinburgh.
Letter to Jennette Osler from William Osler. Osler is sorry to hear that Percy is not well, but with Jennette and Marian to look after him, he will not remain ill for long. Osler reports on his Christmas spent in Norfolk. He visited the relic of Sir Thomas Browne at the Cathedral in Norwich. The news of Napoleon's death and burial have become a sensation. Incl. ms. notes.
Cushing's handwritten manuscript notes regarding Osler's notebook from a course on Practical Physiology taught by Burdon-Sanderson at University College in 1872-3.
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on Osler's offer to become the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He agrees with R.P. Howard's advice that Osler should concentrate on general medicine. He is glad that Osler is enjoying his time in London and envies his Church privileges.
Letter to Ellen Osler from William Osler, London(?), England. Osler has been to visit the Pellatts and the Misses Bovell, [James Bovell's sisters?] who often hear from Dr. Bovell about his work in the West Indies. Osler spent the day at the Brown Institution. He plans to go to the Sheppards' to meet with Lawford Rolph. Incl. ms. notes.
Cushing's handwritten manuscript notes regarding Osler, Roddick, and Arthur A. Browne. Letter from Grace Revere Osler to Richard P. Strong from April 3, 1920 on verso.
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson approves of Osler's decision to refuse the appointment to the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He would have liked to view the Thomas Browne relics with Osler. Reflections on the usefulness of relics, pictures, emblems, and other religious objects.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie) Osler (Mrs. Charles Gwyn) from William Osler. Osler sends his sister a photograph of himself. He is leaving London for Berlin. He has seen the Boyds and plans to visit with the Sheppards before he leaves. He is sorry to leave London, as he has enjoyed the year he spent there. Includes manuscript notes.
