File consists of manuscripts by Osler: "Johns Hopkins Hospital : inner History of early organization" and an autobiographical yearbook for the years 1898, 1901-1916. In a dummy book, inside a black cover with silver lock and broken seal. Later annotations by W. P. and W. W. Francis.
Letter to John H. Musser from William Osler, 209, West Monument Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He writes of his work with Kartulis' amoebae, as well as Kartulis and Koch's similar findings. He hopes Musser will soon come to Baltimore. MacDonald from Montreal will soon arrive in Baltimore. Includes manuscript notes.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie, Mrs. Charles Gwyn) Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She relates news of the family, of Osler's upcoming Easter visit, and of Fannie Banks.
Letter to Daniel Coit Gilman from William Osler, 209, West Monument Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He updates Gilman on the progress of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He comments on the new director, and on Halsted and Kelly. He writes of his plans to travel to Europe at which time he would like to meet with Gilman to discuss the Medical School.
Letter to Henry Pickering Bowditch from William Osler, 209, West Monument Street, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He writes of his upcoming trip to Europe to visit with family, attend "the Congress," and to visit small-town medical clinics. He is enjoying Baltimore and is impressed with the Hospital's progress.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She relates news of the family and of the epidemic that keeps most of them in poor health.