Letter to William Osler from Norman Walker, 7, Manor Place, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. Informs him that a deputation of students will ask him to put his name as a candidate for the Lord Rectorship of the University. The students are confident of enough backing to ensure his election. Mentions that he would have preferred to have him in another capacity but would be glad to see him elected. Aberdeen and St. Andrews have elected their Rectors on non-political lines. He does not agree with Osler's position on the Tarriff, but it does not matter. Asks him to send his rectorial address.

Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. He writes of the death of Grainger Stewart and asks if Osler would consider being his successor to the Chair of Medicine. Greenfield believes that Osler is the perfect candidate for the position, especially because Edinburgh is lacking in the study of Pathology and could use Osler's expertise on the subject. He must keep this letter private, as it would scandalize his brethren at Edinburgh.

Letter to William Osler from W.S. Greenfield, 7, Heriot Row, Edinburgh, Scotland. Greenfield supplies a news clipping announcing the vacancy for the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh and the call for applications. Greenfield is hopeful that Osler will get the position. Includes manuscript notes.

Letter to William Osler from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. Osler seems to have made a favourable impression on Lord Provost, who will most likely endorse his candidacy to Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. The Board of Curators has a policy against inviting doctors to the University. As a result, Schäfer encourages Osler to prepare an application. He reports that most of the Medical Faculty at Edinburgh support Osler.

Letter to William Osler from Edward A. Sharpey Schäfer, University Club, Edinburgh, Scotland. Schäfer is delighted that Osler is considering taking the position of Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Schäfer is working hard to convince the Curators to invite Osler, but ultimately they have the last word. He has enlisted Turner, Allbutt, Burdon-Sanderson, Foster, Lord Lister, Brunton, and Pye Smith to support Osler's candidacy. He encourages Osler to apply for the position once it is advertised. He includes a list of the names of the Curators.

Letter to William Osler from George P. Johnston, The Edinburgh Bibliographical Society, Edinburgh, Scotland. Informs him that he has been unanimously elected a Member of the Edinburgh Bibliographical Society.

Letter to William Osler from A.D. Webster, Belleville Lodge, Blacket Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland. Webster writes that rumors have been circulating that Osler will be named successor to Grainger Stewart as Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. Webster is enthusiastic about having a fellow McGill man at Edinburgh. He writes that Osler's text book is the chief book used in the school.

Letter to William Osler from John Thomson, 14, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, Scotland. Thomson writes to express his and everyone else's disappointment that Osler declined the Chair of Medicine at Edinburgh. He believes that Osler was certain to get the post and would have been very warmly welcomed.

Letter to William Osler from Rectorial Representation Committee, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland. The Rectorial Representation Committee for the Rectorial Contest at the University of Edinburgh acquaints him that they would like him to consider favourably the proposal. From their own survey, he is assured a considerable majority, owing to popularity and the esteem in which he is held by the students.

Letter to William Osler from Alexander R. Simpson, 52, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. Simpson responds to Osler's inquiry into the life and work of Jean Astruc.