Letter to John Whitridge Williams from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He is terribly disappointed not to be able to come for the October Celebration (25th anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Hospital) because of war. He had a note from Welch saying that it might be postponed, but he does not agree, as it would upset many arrangements.

Letter to Editor of The Times from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Letter to the the London Times, August 29, 1914, p. 6,d. " COMPULSORY ANTITYPHOID VACCINATION- A NECESSARY MEASURE."

Letter to Paul Ehrlich from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him if it would be possible to arrange for the manufacture of salvarsan in the USA under his direction. Explains that he had been asked to approach him through the American Ambassador in Berlin. Perhaps Flexner has already communicated with him. Assures him that the Rockefeller Institute would undertake the control and make sure that his financial interest were protected.

Letter to Berlin American Ambassador from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Explains that he has had a communication from the U.S. about the supply of salvarsan, the famous 606 remedy for syphilis, which is only made in Germany under Ehrlich's direction. The stoppage of importation by war is most serious. Asks him to induce Ehrlich to allow the manufacture of the drug to be carried on in the U.S.A. under the direction of the Rockefeller Institute, with any conditions financial or otherwise that he wished to impose. He can write to Ehrlich who is an old friend. Mentions that Welch is also a friend of his, has been at Carlsbad under the care of Kraus. He could influence Ehrlich if the Ambassador can reach him. It is possible that Flexner, the Director of the Rockefeller Institute, may already taking that step.

Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He only received his letter of July 2nd yesterday. Deplores that he cannot leave because of war. It would not be decent to do so. Glad to hear his opinion on Janeway. He will write to him. Sympathies on his state of health. Grace and Revere returned. His opinion is that as long as they hold the seas, Germany cannot ravage the land. Will send him "White Paper", in which is Grey's dispatches. Civilities.

Letter to Marcia C. Noyes from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks her to let him know if they have a copy of the "Life of Boerhaave",1743. If not, he can send her a copy. Announces that he will not come to America, much to his distress, because of war. Civilities. Love to Miss Nichols.

Letter to Thomas R. Boggs from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for his papers. The Bence-Jones ones are particularly interesting. Mentions that he has rewritten his text-book articles from them. Announces him that he will not come to America because of war. Grace and Revere returned by the same boat. Mentions the climate. Supposes that they will be safe if the seas can be controlled. Civilities.

Letter to James Wigmore from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him why the biscuits were called Bath Olivers. Wonders if Oliver ever gave a prescription of them. If so, would like to know where. Would like to know if the original formula has ever been published.

Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Announces him that he will not be able to leave. Grace and Revere sailed two weeks ago and will return by the same steamer. Supposes that his wife thinks that it is not right to be away when there is much to do. The Examination Schools have been transformed into a hospital ready for 480 patients. Comments on the climate in England. Sorry that he had been operated. He has written to Hurd and to Smith. Has tried to find Welch who is on the Continent.

Letter to Winford H. Smith from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Informs him that he cannot leave because of war. Oxford will be one of the biggest hospital bases. Mentions that the Examination Schools have been converted into a hospital for 400 beds. The country has been expecting this, and the organization was prompt. Expresses his disappointment not to come (25th anniversary of the opening of the Johns Hopkins Hospital).