Letter to A. Lawrence Lowell from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Asks him to pass on a Greek manuscript he is sending to his Librarian. It is a 1200 manuscript of St. Chrysostom which came from Naples to the Bodleian. It has been looked over by Brightman. Details about it. Some friends of the Library or of the Theological School might like to purchase it. Heard from Sir John Rose Bradford that the Harvard Unit is doing A.1 work.

Letter to A.A. Warden from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler is not in favour of America coming into the war. He has no sympathy for Angell's point of view and feels that there is no hope of America playing an impartial role. He sends Warden a copy of Dr. J. William White's book. Incl. notes on verso.

Letter to A.A. Warden from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler believes Warden would have liked J. William White. He does not understand how Warden can be a pacifist. Incl. notes on verso.

Letter to Abraham Jacobi from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Acknowledges his letter. Hears of him from New York men who are here. Glad that he is keeping active. Mentions that he is busy and working on his catalogue of his library.

Letter to Abraham Jacobi from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Will not get out to America until late in September, so he cannot promise anything for his Section. The University (Oxford) had received an invitation and will appoint a delegate. Will let him know the names of any men he hears of who are going. Will see him in New York in October. Civilities.

Letter to Adam H. Wright from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Nice to hear from him. Love to the family. Mentions that they are over head and ears in work. It is quite a job to look after 21 Belgian professors and their families. Explains that fortunately they got money from the USA and from the Rockefeller Foundation. There are 1000 wounded in the Big Examination Schools and the town hall. 75 % of them will return. Some of the Canadian Contingent spent Christmas with them. Words about the mud and the rain they had to endure. Revere is in the Oxford Training Corps. Optimistic comments on the spirit of the country. Ramsey Wright is well and happy here.

Letter to Adam H. Wright from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Delighted to see the accounts of the dinner for him, and to read the speeches in the Canadian Journal. Cameron was in splendid form. Deplores that such gatherings show that they are getting on, and are no longer with the boys. Mentions that they had a very good innings and that Wright has not much to regret. Civilities.

Letter to Adam H. Wright from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sorry to hear of John Caban's death. Glad that Watson is doing well. Approves Arthur's election to the new Surgical College. They had a busy Christmas. Allusion to the political situation : everything here seems going satisfactorily, even the Insurance Act is working. Deplores the pessimists in England. Civilities.

Letter to Adam H. Wright from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. They had suggested Watson for a job. He has not anyone in mind at present. Comments on the job (probably the professorship of obstetrics in Toronto). Asks if there is not any Canadian fellow trained by Edgar or Williams who might go for a time as associate. Suggests to take an outside man if there is no Canadian. Haultain is coming next week in Oxford to examine. Will asks him quietly, without mentioning names or places. Hopes to see him in September. Civilities.

Letter to Adam H. Wright from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Kind comments on Watson. Hopes Wright has got inside information about his adaptability, as Scots are so hard to get on with. Advises him there would be a row if the Faculty is not asked to participate in these elections. Recommends a committee of conference. In England they have boards of electors of each chair. Suggests he talk the matter over with Faulkner and Clark. Asks him to let him know Watson's answer as he would like to write to him. Civilities.