Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Literary discussion on Dryden.

Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mitchell writes of a translation of Dryden's Miscellanies.

Letter to William Osler from Horatio C. Wood, 4107, Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Biographical note on George B. Wood. As executor he could only get hold of one or two copies of the book; and does not remember giving one to Osler, but says that it was a strong testimony of the high esteem he had for him. Details on his health. Prays that Revere may escape. Commentary on the Kaiser and on Woodrow Wilson. Lincoln's quotation. Comments on the re-election of Wilson. - On the back of this letter, Grace Osler's remark: "This man was born a good Quaker".

Letter to William Osler from Alfred Stillé, 3900, Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Stillé compliments Osler on an address made at the Wistar Institute and praises Osler's teaching methods.

Letter to William Osler from Horatio C. Wood, 4107, Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Pleased that his son has escaped injury. Mentions a 87 year old man who fought in 122 engagements during the Civil war and was never injured. Sends one of his two copies of George B. Wood's poem with a statement regarding it on the fly leaf. Political comments on war. Thinks that Roosevelt would have settled this thing months ago. Anecdote about Senator La Follette. Civilities. - Attached is the copy of the statement written by Wood and Osler's note about the book.

Letter to William Osler from George de Schweinitz, 1075, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Invitation to deliver the first oration of the Weir Mitchell Oration, in the fall of 1916. Understands that it may be difficult for him to answer because of the war, but enjoins him to not cast it aside. Hopes that war will be over by this time. Will give him more details when he will receive his answer, and James C. Wilson will also do the same. Civilities.

Letter to William Osler from Furman Sheppard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia offers Osler the position of Chair of Practice of Medicine and Clinical Medicine. Attached is a press clipping providing details of the offer and of Osler's refusal to accept the position.

Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. "Notes From Books." Mitchell thanks Osler for sending along a copy of his text book, "On Chorea". Includes manuscript notes.

Letter to William Osler from Silas Weir Mitchell, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Mention of cases of bites of Heladerma, Gila Monster and one of Frederick's ataxia. He is writing a preface to the 19th edition of Hugh Wynne. Sends him the Red City and the new edition of Pearl. Comments on Alabama Student. Finds the city air and life depressing. Mention of a mistake with in his name in his diploma. Civilities.

Letter to William Osler from S.S. Cohen, 1524, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Cohen writes that Osler has received the greatest honour for an English speaking teacher of medicine with his appointment as Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford. Cohen hopes that Osler will succeed in stirring up the young doctors of England has he had done in Philadelphia.