Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Glad to hear of him. Sad about Yates who never should have come over. Sorry that the McGill unit was in a wrong spot. Revere is taking a commission in the British Army. He does not feel it right not to be in the fighting line. Positive comments on his son. Mentions that he is getting his books catalogued. He received Ambroise Pare's "Anatomie Universelle", 1561. News from Archibald Malloch at the General Office in London. Mentions that the movie he saw was taken in Cliveden. Hopes that Elliot Galt keeps well. Tried to get in touch with him as there were letters and manuscripts from his grandfather for sale. Civilities. Mentions that Rolleston, Norman Moore, Garrod, Herringham, Power and Handford have lost sons in war. Mentions that he saw Sharkey.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Hopes Maude Abbott's trouble has been settled. Thinks that she should have full control of the Museum without interference. Wishes that they would get the Departments of Anatomy and Physics settled. Geddes is not likely to return. Asks him if he knows Todd of Cleveland. Good comments on the latter. Civilities. - Continuation of the letter on the 12th : Acknowledges his letter and the body-snatching papers. Will have his letter bound and will go with Manuscripts in his library. It will be marked not to be published till after Shepherd's death. Comments on the account of the stealing of the body of Mayor of Trois-Rivieres.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Confirms that the apples came. Thanks. Asks him to tell his son Ernest to come when on leave. Revere is on the Ancre in the artillery. Mentions his bronchitis. Comments on the War Committee Report. Glad that Jones is back. Bruce is furious about it. Mentions Sharkey and Sherry.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Father Wood has ordered a memorial window to Dr. Wright. Mentions that Roddick, Gardner and French had subscribed. Asks him if he can write to anybody else. Hopes that the Mills pension scheme will work. It is important to have a new man starting the Laboratory. Mills is not fit for this task anymore. Positive comments about him. Civilities. P.S. Sends to the Library a photograph given by Payne, of Bannister's anatomical lecture, from the painting in the William Hunter Library.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Acknowledges his letter of July 4th. Mentions Sharkey. Mentions his seventieth birthday gathering. Sends him an account of the presentation. Jared Howard and Maggie Strathcona spoke about the old days in Montreal. Sorry for Maude Abbott, particularly if Oertel is appointed. Klotz would be a better man. They are going to Jersey for six weeks. Favourable comments on Whitnall.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Encloses an open letter (CUS417/129.91) to Birkett on the question of reorganization of the clinics. States that McGill must come into the progressive line which is going on everywhere. Enjoins him to use his influence at the Montreal General Hospital to promote the idea of progress.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Congratulations for the half million bequest for the completion of the building. Learned the news by Peterson. Civilities.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Distressed about Mrs. Gardner's death. Sorry that he has not been well. Glad that Adami was elected at Liverpool, as his work was practically over in Montreal. They have been busy. Will send him his address before the Classical Association. Sends him the list he showed on exhibit and a catalogue of exhibit of old scientific apparatus. Mentions Sharkey, Sherry, and Martin. Favourable comments on Whitnall.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, 13, Norham Gardens, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Sorry about Robert's death. They were good friends. Glad that Cecil is better. Best wishes to her. Elliot Galt is all right after the operation. Discussion over his case. Sharkey will see Galt. Civilities. Thanks for the apples.

Letter to Francis John Shepherd from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Compliments him on Mines, who just spent a week-end at their home, and delighted everybody. Informs him that he is sailing September 7th, he cannot get away on account of some local meetings. Grace and Revere will leave by the Calgarian on July 30th. Asks him to let him know if he is coming to England. He will be free after the Aberdeen Meeting. Mentions Sherry and Mack at the Canada Club. Glad about Geddes' success. Civilities.