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Letter to Mrs. Daniel Coit Gilman, October 16, 1908

Letter to Mrs. Daniel Coit Gilman from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Sympathies on the death of Daniel Gilman. Admiration for his work for higher education in America and for medical education. Mentions that he had hoped to see her this Summer. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Henry Mills Thomas, October 18, 1908

Letter to Henry Mills Thomas from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Enthusiastic comments on a book or article from Francois Pourfour Petit. He does not know who he is. His work deals with the paralysis on the side opposite to the cerebral lesion and refers to cases from Aretaeus. Gives a series of his own cases in which after injuries or diseases, he found the brain lesion opposite to the affected side. Mention of his experiments on dogs. He also discusses the anatomy. Osler will look him up, he is not in Bayle but he will find him. No one ever gave a clearer description on the history of nervous system. Munro of Glasgow wrote about it. He is finishing the revision of his text-book. Has read Marie's articles. Slips in a long note on his views. Good comments about him. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to William Osler, October 25, 1908

Letter to William Osler from Jason Robertson, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Reports from the Chairman of his Committee for the Rectorial Contest. They were surprised by the results. Thought that Wyndman was out of the running as they captured so many conservatives votes. Details on the way the election was held and on the traditional fights that the organizations have against each other. Osler's wire and letter have cheered them up, knowing that he never underestimated the political tradition.

Robertson, Jason

Letter to William Sydney Thayer, October 30, 1908

Letter to William Sydney Thayer from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Enjoys Paris. Sends him a review of Anatole France on the tumours. He likes his short stories. Has ordered the caricature mentioned in the review. Mentions that Geoffrey Freres has a splendid collection of old prints and engravings of doctors and medical subjects. Mentions the Rectorial Election results. Says that he did not expect to win. Civilities.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to John Ruhrah, November 22, 1908

Letter to John Ruhrah from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Received the invitation of the Faculty to be at the opening of the new building and to give the annual oration. He is on holiday in April in Italy with his family. Asks him if he can postpone the meeting until the middle of May. He is in a quandary. Asks him to cable him if the meeting is postponed in which case he accepts the invitation. News from his visit in Paris. Mentions that he wrote to Jacobs and Cushing about a portrait of Cordell.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Leonard L. Mackall, November 22, 1908

Letter to Leonard L. Mackall from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Will look up for a book for him. The Servetus books have not come yet. Approves the subject chosen for his thesis.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

Letter to Mabel Brewster, December 31, 1908

Letter to Mabel Brewster from William Osler, 44, Avenue d' Iena, Paris, France. Happy New Year to the family. Enjoyed his visit to Paris. Detail on his daily routine to work. They avoided the American Colony in Paris to be in seclusion and rest. News of Revere. Mentions that he met a child who is her miniature, Susan Revere Baker. Comments on the charm of children. Asks her to let him know of her plan for the Summer. Hopes to be out in May. Will be in Baltimore for the opening address of the new building, the Hall which will be called after him, and to which Robert Brewster has subscribed. Will leave Paris January 12th. Greetings to her mother, Mrs. Anderson and to Lois Swan and Mrs. Hand. Mentions that Seymour Thomas is doing his portrait for a friend of Osler. It will not be as Medieval as Sargent's.

Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919

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