Osler is glad that Maude Abbott received a cheque for the Leas, and compliments her on her article. He has heard a number of people speak in the highest terms of her work.
Ellen Osler apologizes for having gone so long without writing. She reports that Alec was removed to Lindsay. She comments on the striking nature of the contrast in clippings. She urges Osler not to overwork himself, and mentions the death of C. Bath.
Ellen Osler heard from Hennie that Olser had been with her on his way to Lloyd-town. She comments on the unfortunate affair of the boys all being brought into public notice in a disreputable manner as the result of a prank at school. She reports that they have started gardening in the warm weather, and wishes to know about all the things Osler gets at Walkers.
Ellen Osler chastises Osler for an error in etiquette and gives him advice for the future. She has heard of Frank and that he had a nice voyage to Caldero. She mentions her cold. She will look out for Osler next week; she wants Nellie to stay as long as she can in Toronto. She encloses a V note which Osler can let Nellie know he's received.
Osler is glad that Maude Abbott received a cheque for the Leas, and compliments her on her article. He has heard a number of people speak in the highest terms of her work.
Ellen Osler would have written to Osler sooner about his accident but did not receive his letter immediately. She is thinking about coming to Toronto, and may come to Weston to see Osler and bring him some socks. She reports that Charlottie is better but still not strong, and that the rest of the family is doing well.
Ellen Osler writes a quick note to Osler to tell him how proud the whole family is to see "Osler 1st" so many times in the paper. She will write him another longer letter as soon as she finds the time.
Ellen Osler apologizes for not having written Osler in a while, and explains that there has been much work to do around the house. She gives news of the family, and is pleased to hear of Osler's interest in joining the Church. She gives Osler advice regarding the Church and religion in general.
Ellen Osler worries about Osler's accident but believes he was in the best of hands for treatment and nursing. She mentions that Gertie's wedding went well. She gives news of the house and family: Amy and Trevor are staying with them for a few weeks, Chattie has a cold, and the Whately children will return to them tomorrow.
Letter addresed to "Pfeiffer". Osler suggests that the addressee see an enclosed document on a medical case.
Osler informs Malloch of a humorous recent finding and hopes that he is coming on Sunday, even if only to see the bacilli.
Osler informs Malloch that Garrod will be glad to have him. Osler lists reasons that it would be good for Malloch to meet with Garrod.
Osler thanks Malloch, and comments on his travels.
Osler thank Malloch, and mentions that he has sent for several of the recent monographs. He reports on his visit and the glorious weather.
Osler encloses a letter from E., which is not very satisfactory. He assures Malloch that something will turn up, and suggests that in the meantime there is plenty of work.
Osler asks Malloch to lok in the June Index of the Lancet or B.M.J. for a note on Haemorhage into the spinal canal. He reports that the textbook is booming.
Osler comments on the death of Malloch's father, who he considered one of his oldest and best friends.
Osler sends a brief postcard describing his vacation under his pseudonym Egerton Yorrick Davis (E.Y.D.).
Osler instructs Malloch to look among the recent books on the nervous system for a good recent French or German manual, and to send him the titles. He also instructs him to see if there are any good articles on aplasia cerebri.
Osler congratulates Malloch on his acceptance to the college. He mentions that the Treasury Committee has authorized the Hospital's plans to go ahead to Barts, London, St. Thomas and U.C.H.
Osler thanks Malloch for sending his paper. He believes the general mortality has been high even before the influenza outbreak. He has been very busy in town, and reports on his activiies.
Osler had a comfortable trip but the boat was over-crowded. He remarks that the cottage is very nice and he will be happy there.
Osler missed three good items last week, including the Galen 1500 which he has been after for years. He reports that Bill, Martin, Hopkins, Seymour, and Bisken were here for the weekend.
Osler is delighted and congratulates Malloch.
Osler thanks Malloch for writing about Isaac's grave, and thanks him for the C. and the H. He mentions four early Pasteur pamphlets from Strong, and a letter from Malloch's father.
Osler is delighted with Malloch's "Turned Soldier" paper and compliments him on it. Osler would like a separate copy to go after Finch & Baines in the Bib. Lit. He is deep in a heavy epidemic and is busy practicing medicine and helping Collier. Osler finished the Patin cards last evening, and thinks the circulation cards would be worth printing separately as a trial.
Osler is delighted to hear that Malloch is to come to England. He reports that U.S. troops are in the thick of an epidemic. He gives his schedule for the rest of the week: there is a dinner of the Boston men of Wednesday and a final meeting of the Graduate Committee of the Hospital on Thursday. He comments on the encouraging letter from Malloch's father.
Osler was pleased to see Malloch's letter in the Times. He reports that he is deep in an outbreak and has been seeing many tragedies. The Classical Association Meeting will not be until May and he is in the process of writing his address. He reports that Bill is well.
Osler sends the Radcliffe book to Malloch, which he hopes will interest him. He has just had two days at Colchester. He hopes Bill will get over to England before long. Osler asks Malloch to let him know when he is due over.
Osler is on his return; he was busy with a cable at the door, which he sent on at once. He asks Malloch if he thinks he should go out.