Chapin's handwritten notes regarding Osler's travel during the years 1893-1909.
Susan Chapin thanks Cushing for the note he sent her on the St. Paul. News of Revere. Mentions the anxiety of the parents who keep a cheerful exterior, the conversation always diverted from the unpleasant. Mentions that occasionally Grace confides in her. Reflections on the everyday life there. Civilities.
Cushing, Derby, Fitz and Cutler are here in Oxford. Mentions Cushing's good word about her. Their arrival has made her feel she must not start for home yet. Mentions Julia Shepley and Anna Gardiner Draper. Osler was away at Torquay. Mentions that the Oslers show the strain tremendously. Mentions the Boston Common incident. News of Revere who is a philosopher. During his leave. he went fishing and read books. Details on the support she gives to Grace. Comments on Cushing.
Chapin thanks Cushing for his letter to the Osler's describing the last moments of Revere's life. It has been a great comfort to them. She expresses her appreciation to Cushing for having been by Revere's side at the time of his death.
Acknowledgment of Cushing's letter. Thankful for his answer that none of their special friends were injured. Repeats that it is a comfort for the Oslers to think that he was with Revere at the end. Mentions that she tried to write him a note to express her feelings but feels inadequate. The Oslers are wonderful, talk about Revere constantly, reminisce about Cushing with Revere together at this place. Osler seems to be shrinking away and Grace looks sad. Reflections about the death.
Chapin writes of Revere's death, of the comfort it has brought his grieving parents to know that Cushing was by his side when he died. She writes that Osler seems to be shrinking away and that Grace's face is sad beyond words. Chapin worries that she has been a burden to Grace, and hopes to join the war-effort in France.
Susan Chapin tells Cushing that she is living at the Brown's Hotel. Hopes he will soon have a leave and will come to Oxford. She works at the Red Cross during the week and goes to Oxford for the weekend. The Oslers are sad but still go on giving of themselves to everyone.
Chapin thanks Kate for her letter to Grace, which came as a great comfort. She writes of her activities in the war. She knows it will be difficult for Harvey Cushing to see the Oslers, but it would be a huge comfort to them. The Oslers still suffer deeply after the loss of their son.
Lady Osler writes of Harvey Cushing's visit to Oxford. She describes her continued activities in the war-effort, despite the fact that she is still grieving the loss of her son. Civilities.
Chapin delivers news of Harvey Cushing. She writes of her own work and of events in Europe. She reports that the Oslers are sad and cheerless, still grieving the death of their son, Revere.
Encloses Osler's observations on his illness.
Reports on death of William Osler and the domestic arrangements at Norham Gardens.
William Osler's funeral, cremation , cables.