Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. He writes of the death of Grainger Stewart and asks if Osler would consider being his successor to the Chair of Medicine. Greenfield believes that Osler is the perfect candidate for the position, especially because Edinburgh is lacking in the study of Pathology and could use Osler's expertise on the subject. He must keep this letter private, as it would scandalize his brethren at Edinburgh.

Letter to William Osler from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer is delighted that Osler is considering taking the position of Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Schäfer is working hard to convince the Curators to invite Osler, but ultimately they have the last word. He has enlisted Turner, Allbutt, Burdon-Sanderson, Foster, Lord Lister, Brunton, and Pye Smith to support Osler's candidacy. He encourages Osler to apply for the position once it is advertised. He includes a list of the names of the Curators.

Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. Greenfield writes that many of the leading men in London and Cambridge have been working to get Osler elected to the Chair of Medicine in Edinburgh. He hopes that Osler's decision to withdraw his application is not final. Everyone remains hopeful that he will reconsider and will continue to work to get him elected.

Letter to William Osler from Norman Walker, 7, Manor Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Informs him that a deputation of students will ask him to put his name as a candidate for the Lord Rectorship of the University. The students are confident of enough backing to ensure his election. Mentions that he would have preferred to have him in another capacity but would be glad to see him elected. Aberdeen and St. Andrews have elected their Rectors on non-political lines. He does not agree with Osler's position on the Tarriff, but it does not matter. Asks him to send his rectorial address.

Letter to William Osler from H.J. Darnton Fraser, 34, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The International Academic Committee has for its purpose the giving help and information to British students going abroad for study, and to foreign students or graduates coming in Europe. They are publishing a "Handbook on Foreign Study". He is asking him to write a short article on the study of Medicine abroad. Would appreciate an early reply, the book being ready for the press. He apologizes for not being able to come with the deputation of the Rectorial Representation Committee. Confident of his win

Letter from George Mercer Dawson to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Tina M. Pettigrew to John William Dawson, written from Edinburgh.

Letter from Sybil Wilson to Margaret Mercer Dawson.

Letter from Walter Mercer (Margaret's brother) to Margaret Mercer Dawson.

Letter from Jane Bell to Margaret Mercer Dawson.