Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Will arrange a meeting of the Historical Section for the preliminary programme (Vesalius demonstration). Informs him that Davis & Orioli have a good copy of the 1478 Celcus. Would subscribe to it.

Letter to William Osler from John Young Walker MacAlister, 1, Wimpole Street, London, England. Mentions that his letter has been read at the last meeting of the Council. He is instructed to ask the Council of the (Historical) Section to draw up a programme of what they propose for the Vesalius demonstration. Adds to his civilities a remark explaining that he has a sore heart and keen disappointment. He had so looked forward for 2 years of real and rapid progress under a favourable Western wind.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sends a cheque for the balance of the Gorgas dinner. Mentions that he received an enthusiastic letter from Gorgas who appreciated all they did for him. Compliments the guidance and the management of MacAlister. He feels very badly at not being able to carry out MacAlister's wishes. Jokes about the fact that he cannot have everything his way.

Cushing's note mentioning the Cardiff Medical School.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, The Athenaeum, London, England. (Letter addressed to the Secretary). Asks him to thank the Council for the nomination. Sorry he cannot accept. Appreciates the compliment. Assures the Council of his continued interest in the Society (Royal Society of Medicine).

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, The Athenaeum, London, England. Sorry but cannot accept the nomination. It is not his job. Does not want to give reasons. Thanks him for thinking of him. Sees his hand in it. Civilities.

Letter to William Osler from John Young Walker MacAlister, 1, Wimpole Street, London, England. Osler's telegram has given him a cruel shock. Implores him to reconsider your decision. Arguments to convince him. Mentions the honour of this nomination, of the departure from traditions they made in nominating him, they never break that rule for Lister, they want a man who is above tradition and who will make precedents for himself. Reminds him what the Amalgamation owes to him. Guarantees him to save him all the work. They need his inspiration. Civilities.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. (Telegram) Thanks him but refuses the nomination (for the Presidency of the Royal Society of Medicine).

Letter to Arnold Carl Klebs from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him if he had found a picture of DelaTorre (Marc Antonio, the alleged anatomical co-worker of Leonardo da Vinci). He tried in vain to find one in Pisa. Mentions that they have been very busy this Spring that he has not been able to get away. Announces that Janeway has accepted the full time professorship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Barker and Thayer will remain as professors of clinical medicine and are delighted. It will make them strong in medicine.

Letter to Mabel Brewster from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He wishes he could take Kipling's "Night Mail" and spend some weeks at her home. They have had such a strenuous life lately. The Hadleys have been with them. Good comments about them. Had news of Lois from them. Mrs. McCagg is with them. Hadley's lecture have been very popular. Political opinion on Ulster. Exclusion seems to be the only solution. Mentions that Revere and he are great chums. Enjoins her not to neglect Sylvia for the new baby. Grace sends love. Civilities.