Letter to William Osler from Robert Palmer Howard, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Howard knows that Osler would have preferred to teach Practical Physiology than Botany. He hopes Osler understands that the offer of the Chair of Botany was made by McGill in an attempt to develop a connection between Osler and the University. McGill is so poor and needy that it could not fund a lectureship in Practical Physiology at present. He advises Osler to concentrate on general practice and to obtain a degree from the F.R.C.S. in Edinburgh.

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on Osler's offer to become the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He agrees with R.P. Howard's advice that Osler should concentrate on general medicine. He is glad that Osler is enjoying his time in London and envies his Church privileges.

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson approves of Osler's decision to refuse the appointment to the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He would have liked to view the Thomas Browne relics with Osler. Reflections on the usefulness of relics, pictures, emblems, and other religious objects.

Letter to William Osler from Henry I. Bowditch, 113, Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Bowditch enjoyed Osler's paper on Empyema. He requests a medical instrument from Dr. Roddick. Bowditch is sorry that his poor health kept him from the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Letter to William Osler from H. Charlton Bastian, 20, Queene Anne Street, London, England. Bastian is glad that there is a good chance of Osler obtaining the Professorship of Clinical Medicine at Philadelphia. He compliments Osler on his scientific training, his skill as a teacher, and for the contributions he has made to the advancement of science, among other things.