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Letter to William Osler, May 20, 1914
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Letter to William Osler from John Young Walker MacAlister, 1, Wimpole Street, London, England. Osler's telegram has given him a cruel shock. Implores him to reconsider your decision. Arguments to convince him. Mentions the honour of this nomination, of the departure from traditions they made in nominating him, they never break that rule for Lister, they want a man who is above tradition and who will make precedents for himself. Reminds him what the Amalgamation owes to him. Guarantees him to save him all the work. They need his inspiration. Civilities.
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