This file contains a journal containing entries related to two voyages undertaken by James Morrison, with some accounts, lists of goods and furs, contracts, and other notes and transactions. The first voyage is titled "Journal of a voyage in a large cannoe by Jas Morrison from Montreal to Toranto [sic]," and took place between 13 April 1767 and 1 August 1767, during which they also visited Michilimackinac. The second voyage, "Journal for voyage 11 April 1769 1 canoe to Detroit," also set out from Montreal and visited Michilimackinac, returning on approximately 20 or 21 September 1769. Other notable entries include "A Dictionary of Indian words in the Missisage" with 49 words of Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) vocabulary and a directive from Benjamin Roberts, Commissary of Indian Affairs, to Jean-Baptiste de Couagne, Interpreter for Indian Affairs, written in Morrison's hand from Fort Niagara, 21 May 1767.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from Harold C. Mack, Harper Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Mack thanks Cushing for his wonderful contribution to medical literature with "Life of Sir William Osler."

Letter to Harvey Cushing from F.T.(?) Murphy, Penobscot Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Murphy(?) wonders how Cushing had time to collect and arrange all the material for his biography of Osler, and still manage to produce a delightful piece of work.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from Axel M. Hjort, 660, St. Claire Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Hjort sends his copy of "Life of Sir William Osler" to be autographed. He found the book to be a great inspiration.

Letter to Harvey Cushing from H. Preston Hoskins, Secretary-Editor, American Veterinary Medical Association, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Hoskins sends a copy of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association containing an article by Dr. Ward Giltner entitled "Osler and Veterinary Medicine," which draws heavily on Cushing's "Life of Sir William Osler." [See CUS417/57.52] Hoskins' father and Osler had offices within in block of each other in Philadelphia. He writes of Dr. Joseph Hawkins, who attended school with Osler in Dundas.