Fragment. Francis reports that Osler returned from his visit with the Molsons at Lake Memphremagog with a beard and whiskers, which he promptly removed upon his return to the Medical Faculty. Osler has now gone to Morrisbourgh to see a patient. She relates news of her children.
Francis invites Ogden for dinner. Osler will be present.
Francis invites Ogden for dinner. Osler will be present.
Francis returns Ogden's "New Republic," but will keep Shelley a little longer. She has not yet found the mouse trap and has offered a reward of five cents for it. She invites Ogden and Rogers for a tobogganing expedition.
Francis urges Ogden to visit her at Lake Memphremagog. She sends a copy of Osler's address. She mentions Drs. Buller and Ringer. Her children suffer from whooping cough and she has been looking after them herself.
Francis is angry with Ogden for being too proud to ask for a ticket before he left her and her family at Lake Memphremagog. She remarks that 1351 St. Catherine Street must seem peaceful after his hectic time with the Francis'. She mentions Mr. Cantlie and Dr. Buller.
Francis reports that Osler has just returned from Washington, Philadelphia and New York. While he disliked Washington, he loved Philadelphia. Ogden is sorely missed at McGill. She mentions Mr. Cantlie.
Francis wishes Ogden success in New York. The house at 1351 St. Catherine has been renovated, and Dr. Buller and Mr. Cantlie are there enjoying it alone. She relates news of her children. She and Osler attended Oscar Wilde's lecture. She mentions Drs. Rogers, Roddick, and A.C. Edwards.
Francis is sorry that Ogden did not get the appointment he wanted. She remarks that no one can take his place at McGill. Osler has a new student, Johnson, but he misses Ogden. She relates news of her children.
Francis is sorry that Ogden did not get the appointment he wanted. She remarks that no one can take his place at McGill. Osler has a new student, Johnson, but he misses Ogden. She relates news of her children.
Francis remarks on Ogden's success and informs him that Osler would like to publish his work on Parasites. Osler has been in Toronto at F. Robertson's wedding to Miss Spragge. She relates news of her family.
Francis congratulates Ogden on his appointment in Milwaukee. Everyone was disappointed that Ogden missed the McGill Semi Centennial. The David Morriss Presbyterian College was opened the previous week. She relates news of her family. Osler is not yet engaged, but is much sought after. Bruce Howard died of Diphtheria three weeks ago.
Francis wishes Ogden success in his new post. She reports that Dr. Imrie is to marry Miss Buntie, Dr. Lapthorne Smith is engaged, and Rev. Arthur French will marry Miss Gibb. The McGill students are making things "too hot" for Dr. Wright and Dr. Wesley Mill is getting badly snubbed.
Francis relates news of her children, and of Dr. Buller, Mr. Cantlie, and Dr. Rogers. Osler will go to Berlin in the spring to study. Osler has yet to find a student to replace Ogden.
Francis reports that her children have recovered from Diphtheria, although Grant had a very hard time of it. She urges him to read "Chronicles of Gill Coll" in the McGill Gazette [see CUS417/79.1]. She relates news of Dr. Buller and Mr. Cantlie. Osler will serve as best man at the wedding of Professor Morse and Miss Stirling.
Francis relates news of her children and reports that Osler has been too busy to take vacation. Dr. Buller is away in Manitoba and Dr. Roddick will leave for a six month absence. Mr. Cantlie continues to mourn Ogden's absence from Montreal. Incl. ms. notes.
Francis reports that Mr. C. Fleet will marry Miss Redpath. She delivers news of McGill and its progress. She mentions Jared Howard, Mr. Cantlie, Dr. Buller and Dr. Rogers. She relates news of her children. Osler will go to Europe for six months to study. A young doctor, McLure, was living with Osler at 80, Union Avenue, but suddenly gave up on his study of medicine.
Francis has been nursing some of her children who suffer from Diphtheria. Osler cannot get away this year, as the Faculty is not willing to spare him. He hopes to move from 1351 St. Catherine to Union Street. She writes of Dr. Buller, Mr. Cantlie, Mr. Cameron, and of her children.
Francis reports on developments at McGill: Osler attended a faculty meeting about Dr. Wright; Dr. Scott may retire; and Wesley Mills does not improve in popularity. She mentions Mr. Cantlie, Dr. Buller, and Dr. Rogers.
Francis reports on her move to Toronto and the ill health of some of her 11 children. She is happy that Ogden was able to see Mr. Cantlie, who she hopes will visit Toronto. She comments on Dr. Buller's new wife. Osler and Dr. Howard are enjoying Berlin.
Extracts from four letters regarding Osler. Francis mentions Dr. Buller and William Francis' admiration for his uncle William. Incl. ms. notes regarding William Molson and T. Wesley Mills.
Francis congratulates Ogden on his appointment as Professor at Milwaukee University. She invites Ogden to stay with her in the fall, when Osler will also be there. Several of her children contracted Typhoid, but are now recovering. She gives a detailed account of each of her children. Dr. Buller is now the happy father of a girl, Marguerite. Dr. Molson was appointed to the Front, but found a substitute.
Francis urges Ogden to join Osler as a guest in her home. Mr. Boodle will also come up for a few days.
Francis sends Christmas greetings. Osler is in Toronto for a short visit and then on to New York. She relates news of her children. She asks after Mr. Cantlie.
Francis relates news of Dr. Rogers, Mr. Cantlie, and of her own children.
Francis writes of Osler's move to Walnut Street. She expresses her hope that both Ogden and Osler will one day work at the Johns Hopkins University. She relates news of her own family.
Francis expresses excitement over Osler and Ogden's upcoming visits to Toronto.
Francis thanks Ogden for his kind note of sympathy sent upon the death of her son, Grant.
Civilities.
Francis relates news of her family and expresses her concern over Ogden's poor health.
Osler was at Dr. Howard's beside when he died of Pneumonia. Francis hopes both Osler and Ogden will marry, and jokes that her daughter May is ready to marry Osler. She writes of Mr. Nicholls and Mr. Grant.
Francis writes of her daughter May's visit with Osler in Baltimore. She relates news of her family.