Letter to Harvey Cushing from Hon. Justice Featherston Osler, 80, Crescent Road, Rosedale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Featherston Osler explains that William Osler brought their aunt, Miss Mary Anne Pickton, to Canada in 1884. Miss Pickton lived with Osler's parents on Wellesley Street in Toronto until her death in February 1886. William Osler and Miss Pickton were very close; she may have helped fund Osler's studies in Germany. He mentions his aunt Lizzie [Elizabeth Osler], his father's youngest sister.
Letter to William Osler from Edward F. Milburn, Trinity College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Milburn has just heard from Johnson that Osler is very ill. He intended to invite Osler for Christmas, but understands that Jimmie beat him to it. He hopes that Osler will take a scholarship when he comes up [to Trinity College?].
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen and Featherstone Osler arrived in Toronto on the Hamilton Boat. She makes arrangements to meet with her son while in Toronto.
Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson writes that everything he tried to do at Weston failed and his suffering became too great. His health and spirits are much improved since moving to Toronto.
Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson reports on his failing health. He believes he will soon die. It would bring much cheer to hear that Jimmie finally passed his examinations. He remarks that all is gone at Weston and that Charles Thomson is his successor.
Letter to Henry Vining Ogden from Marian Francis, 62, Pembroke Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Francis reports on her move to Toronto and the ill health of some of her 11 children. She is happy that Ogden was able to see Mr. Cantlie, who she hopes will visit Toronto. She comments on Dr. Buller's new wife. Osler and Dr. Howard are enjoying Berlin.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler worries about her son's health, but knows that he is in the best hands with Dr. Howard. She relates news of family and friends.
Letter to William Osler from Mary Anne Pickton, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Civilities. Pickton relates news of family and friends. She reports that Edwin Thompson, the brother of one of her former servants in England, has come to live in Canada.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie) Osler (Mrs. Charles Gwyn) from Ellen Osler, 83, Wellesley Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler relates news of family and friends. William Osler has been to visit and hopes to meet Chattie in Hamilton. Includes a brief note from William Osler to Chattie apologizing for not having enough time to meet with her. Includes manuscript notes.