Letter to Harvey Cushing from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer writes that Osler stayed with the Howards during the meeting of the [British Medical Association?] in Montreal in 1884. He has dear recollections of Osler during this meeting.

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 Rectorial Representation Committee, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The Rectorial Representation Committee for the Rectorial Contest at the University of Edinburgh acquaints him that they would like him to consider favourably the proposal. From their own survey, he is assured a considerable majority, owing to popularity and the esteem in which he is held by the students.

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 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 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 G.A. Gibson, 3, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Details on the Rectorial Contest. He has friends in the Royal Society who will help him. He will put himself in communication with the two political organizations to find out where they stand. He would like to get Osler nominated jointly by Conservatives and Liberals, to have absolute unanimity.

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 A.D. Webster, Belleville Lodge, Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland. Webster writes that rumors have been circulating that Osler will be named successor to Grainger Stewart as Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Webster is enthusiastic about having a fellow McGill man at Edinburgh. He writes that Osler's text book is the chief book used in the school.