Letter to James J. Walsh from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Compliments his book. Glad that he dealt lightly with the character of Henry VIII. Wishes that he could come to their Founder's Day Service at Christ Church to appreciate what they, in Oxford, think of him. Mentions the Louvain professors.
Letter to George J. Coy from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Requests to know if they have the first edition of Bichat "Traite d"Anatomie Descriptive", 5 vols., Paris, 1801. If not, he can send them a copy. Word about the fact that he is sorry to miss the celebration.
Letter to John George Adami from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Enthusiastic compliments on the second edition of the Student's Textbook (Adami and McCrae). Mentions that he hopes to see McCrae before long. They are very busy working and hopeful. Sorry that W.W. Francis is knocked out again. Civilities.
Letter to Richard M. Pearce from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Compliments on the bundle of papers from the laboratory. Most of the topics are interesting to him. Glad to see Musser's name perpetuated in this way. The vivisection papers are A.1. Congratulations to them all, and particularly to young J.H. and to Krumbharr.
Extract from Archibald Malloch's journal. Noted that the Oslers went to Folkestone to inspect Queen's Canadian Hospital. Campbell Gwyn is in Oxford. Revere was in for the dinner. He is etching. Osler is calm despite the activities around him. Heaps of letters for the Oslers to answer. The books are more numerous than ever. Mentions books of Laennec and Jenner.
Letter to James William White from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Informs him that out of the 10 000$, the result of Grace's appeal, he is responsible for over 3000$. Splendid for Philadelphia. Grace and he would like to write personally to the Philadelphia subscribers. Explains that it is not easy to get anything specific to do, apart from the Red Cross or the Army Medical. Mentions that Keogh told him they have had to sit severely upon all outside independent hospitals and units for the front, and it was not possible to control their work. The English provisions for the front and at the base hospitals are excellent, but the French need help. The best work is done through the American Hospital in Paris. Will cable him if he hears of anything specific. Civilities.
Extract from Archibald Malloch's journal. Noted that Osler is constantly showing him books. He showed him the advertisements of the most celebrated quack, James Graham "Temple of Health" ( Lady Hamilton as Goddess of Health).
Extract from Archibald Malloch's journal. The Oslers went to Blenheim to the Duke of Marlborough's for lunch. Osler's reminiscences about old times in Montreal. Mentions books. Mrs. Oliver, daughter of Sir Charles Tupper, came to call that afternoon. Details about a book "A Modern Sphynx" (James Barry's story), Colonel E. Rogers. Reference to a book by Astruc of Montpellier and Paris. Osler told him of interesting cases in hospital. Allusion to the amusing rhyme pronouncing of Pepys' name. Noted that Osler's red golf jacket is now 16 years old.
Letter to Charles Joseph Singer from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The Standard Committee passed all satisfactorily. Hopes this may be the beginning of great things. Says that only time, patience and plenty of work remain. Thanks to Singer and his wife. (Refers to the "History of Science Room" in the Radcliffe Camera of the Bodleian Library for which Singer and his wife had given 500 pounds.)
Letter to Featherston Osler from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Thanks for the Journal proofs. Will have the corrections made. Explains that the volume will only be for private distribution in the family. The bound volumes of Family papers are ready. Sends him a list of the contents. Asks him to tell Hal and Nettie that Philip, while visiting them in Oxford, looks very healthy.