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.
Letter to Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer from Mitchell Thomson, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Curators of the University are bound to advertise the vacancy for the Chair of Medicine. He recalls meeting Osler at the Medical Congress two years prior and is familiar with his work.
Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. He writes that practically all the London men of position are doing what they can to get Osler elected to the Chair of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He informs Osler that he must provide eight copies of every document and testimonial he sends into the Curators. He tells Osler that if he does come to Edinburgh, he should be sure to make large demands for what he wants and needs, and he will be sure to get it all.
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 Jason Robertson, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Reports from the Chairman of his Committee for the Rectorial Contest. They were surprised by the results. Thought that Wyndman was out of the running as they captured so many conservatives votes. Details on the way the election was held and on the traditional fights that the organizations have against each other. Osler's wire and letter have cheered them up, knowing that he never underestimated the political tradition.
Letter to Harvey Cushing from A.R.S. Kennedy, 33, Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. Kennedy writes of his correspondence with Osler on the topic of Jean Astruc.
Kennedy, A. R. S. (Archibald Robert Stirling), 1859-1938
Letter to William Osler from George P. Johnston, The Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, Edinburgh, Scotland. Informs him that he has been unanimously elected a Member of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society.
