Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He has written to Tomes and to Brown of Preston, and to the man who is supposed to keep the purse of the Draper's Company. Will try to approach some others. Thinks that Strathcona will give something. Asks him to send a descriptive booklet to John McFadden, and put his compliments inside. Suggests to look for the descendants of some of old worthies connected with the Medical Chirurgical or other societies. Wonders who are the heirs of Robert Barnes. Would suggest they fit up a Robert Barnes' room. Family vanity is a powerful lever which Mitchell has used with advantage in Philadelphia.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Comments on some literature. Comments on Wilson. The P.G. Scheme is now in hands of Spec. Suggests he call a general meeting to discuss it. Thinks that if MacAlister's friend would come down with something for the building, the whole business would be immensely helped.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Glad that he is better. Comments on Harrogate. Will write to the G.A. Mentions the death of Revere. That Cushing was with Revere is a comfort to him. Tribute to his love of book.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He has sent out 168 private letters, chiefly to Fellows of the Society, and to men on the lists made by Power and Kirkpatrick. He had enclosed with them a postal card addressed to MacAlister. Expects that a certain number of acceptances will give them an idea of the number likely to join the new section. His copy of Aequanimitas is being printed and will be ready in October.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Mentions one of MacAlister's friends who could give money. He has been at Cambridge lecturing and at Colchester. Will be off to Lyme Regis for two weeks. Nettleton of Yale will discuss with him of the American Universities Union, arranging for postgraduate work in Europe. Details about it. Osler thinks that they shall have to consider them in the discussion. Will go to Hurts. Enthusiastic about the idea of starting a new hospital.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. He could not get up in time for the meeting on Friday. He had brought the back numbers of "The Modern Hospital" and will continue to send them. Mentions that he is having the Presentation Addresses nicely engrossed and illuminated to send to Gorgas.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Explains that the Council of the Historical Section has discussed twice the question of organizing a Vesalius Celebration. The Brussels Celebration will be about December 13th. Suggests having theirs a week after and that the Society (R.S.M.) should get the cooperation of the Royal College of Physicians and of the Royal College of Surgeons. Asks him to talk with the President about it to have an exhibition of the works of Vesalius, a lecture on his life and work, and an exhibition of the portraits and drawings. It is suggested having Harvey Cushing give the lecture, and Spielmann to give the lecture on the portraits and drawings. Details about it. There is a 1478 Calcus at the Hodgkin sale, suggests asking the fellows to subscribe and send a bid.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Whitridge Williams writes that they have good copies of Reynald in both Johns Hopkins and City Medical Libraries. Suggests he try in Boston, as Streeter would like it. Asks him to hold it unless in the meanwhile anyone offers 20 pounds. Asks him if they have an Auenbrugger 1761. If not, he knows a bibliomaniac who has an extra copy.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Precisions about the meeting of the 29th. Fisher did not think it would be well for him to take the Chair, but Newman will speak for the Board of Education. Asks for news from his millionaire friend. Mentions his infected tooth. The Tuberculosis meeting on Monday is cancelled as they cannot get the contracting parties together.

Letter to John Young Walker MacAlister from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Returns the 1545 edition to him. Has offered it to Whitridge Williams for 20 pounds. Tells him to not let it go for less. Tells him to see Q's memo at end. Civilities.