Letter to Joseph Hersey Pratt from William Osler, 807, St. Paul Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Asks him if there is anyone in Boston, from the Massachusetts General Hospital preferably, working on the pleura who could be associated with Walter James for the article on the Pleura in his System. Will be in Boston about the end of next week. Civilities.
Letter to Thomas McCrae from William Osler, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He had written to Holmes and to Buzzard about the spinal nerve roots and the caudo-equina. Mentions that he was afraid that Maude Abbott was preparing a huge monograph. He deplores the delay in the printing of their book. Mentions that he excuses Gibson who had been busy with the re-organization of the Pathological Laboratory. McCrae can expect the manuscript for February 1st. He would like to get out two or three volumes this year. Positive comments on the Tuberculosis section and on all the papers. Civilities.
Letter from William Osler, 1402, Park Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Declining the proposal made by the Governors of the University of Toronto for the presidency of this University.
Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, Johns Hopkins Hospital, North Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Mention of a hostile feeling between the Montreal General Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital. It has a bad influence among the younger men. He heard about it outside of Montreal. Suggests that the seniors should put a stop to it and make the school a rallying point. What difference does it make at which one of them a man works. Do get Armstrong, Bell and the others to take a more rational view. Glad of Edith Molson's engagement. Asking help for Dr. Abbott. Compliment on her work.
Letter to Charles Nicoll Bancker Camac from William Osler, Johns Hopkins Hospital, North Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. (Reference to Counsels and Ideals). Glad that there will be a new impression because there were several misprints. Mention of a visit to Toronto and his return to New York. He will call him. He will not be able to share a meal with him because two people from Montreal want to see him. Civilities.
Letter to James J. Walsh from William Osler, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Arrangement to dine together before a meeting in Philadelphia. Civilities.
Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Information on the work done on the System. Volumes I and II should be ready by October 1st. The MSS of volume III and IV should be in hand by October 1st. Asking him to get some of his boys to work on the material.
Letter to Gwendolyn Francis Andras from William Osler, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Glad to have her letter. Mention that he had been away in Philadelphia and New York. He appreciates his festive visit and is glad to see old friends. Will go (to Toronto) to say good bye to his mother. Word on her allowance that he forgot to send her. Civilities.
Letter to Maude E. Abbott from Blanche O. Humpton, secretary of Dr. Osler, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Telegram. Osler is away. Could see her any day after Tuesday.
