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

Letter to William Osler from (H. J. Darnton?) , Fraser, 34, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Comments on the unexpected results of the Rectorial Contest. Details on the predictions that were made and on the progress of the elections. Sheet with the statistics of the Rectorial Elections from 1859 to 1908.

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 William Osler from G. A. Gibson, 3, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. His supporters made a splendid fight against the political odds, and came within 200 of victory. Congratulates him on the magic influence of his name, which greatly explains such results for an independent. Wonders if he would accept to be put up next time as an independent conservative. In that case, he would win. Thanks him for Cunningham and Osler kindness about a paper. Civilities.

Letter to William Osler from John Thomson, 14, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland. Thomson writes to express his and everyone else's disappointment that Osler declined the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. He believes that Osler was certain to get the post and would have been very warmly welcomed.

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 Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Everyone was flabbergasted that Osler withdrew his application for the Chair of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Schäfer writes that he and many others worked diligently to convince all the Curators to elect Osler. They waited only for his application and a few testimonials, which Schäfer was willing to get from London. He informs Osler that his application may still be accepted by the University, in which case he could do nothing but accept the position. Turner was especially disappointed that Osler decided not to come. Schäfer feels it is now too late to find another Chair as capable as Osler, and regrets that Bramwell, Gibson, or Wyllie will be elected, under whom the teaching of medicine will be kept back while other places forge ahead.

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 Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer writes that he and all of Osler's friends in London have been working very hard to get Osler elected as the Chair of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He urges Osler to provide testimonials and eight copies of every document to the Curators.

Letter to William Osler from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer reports that several important people are supporting Osler's candidacy to the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. He has learned from Greenfield that Osler wants a guarantee for a clinical laboratory and assistants if he were to come to Scotland. Schäfer writes that no guarantee can be made as the electors are outside of the University and have no such power. But he tells Osler not to worry, for the University will surely provide him with whatever he needs if elected. [CUS417/96.24 attached on reverse side]