Box 1

Lazear writes about the weather and his plans to travel once his examinations are finished.

Lazear has received some U.S. newspapers. He discusses his plans for the next several weeks.

Lazear writes that he is nearly finished with his courses.

Lazear writes that he plans to travel elsewhere in Scotland before eventually heading to London.

Hepburn requests that Lazear appear for his final examination.

Lazear describes the examination process and writes that the past seven weeks have been the most profitable of his life. He details his future travel plans.

Two University of Edinburgh certificates of merit, which were awarded to Lazear.

Lazear has finished at the University of Edinburgh, where he receives recognition for his good work. He visits Glasgow and describes a trip through the Lake Country.

Lazear gives his impressions of Glasgow. After a brief return to Edinburgh, he travels to London.

Lazear writes that he will be able to observe surgical operations in London. He discusses the theater, sightseeing, and a band concert.

Lazear learns that he may observe surgical operations at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. He describes many sights in London.

Lazear is distressed by his mother's illness. He discusses London and his observations of surgical operations.

Lazear describes sightseeing in London. He is preparing to depart for Paris.

Lazear is concerned about his mother's continuing illness. He is very glad to be in Paris.

Lazear continues his sightseeing in Paris. He plans to sail on September 6.

Lazear writes about sightseeing in Paris and the opera.

Lazear writes that he has left Paris after more sightseeing.

Lazear is in Germany practicing his German.

Lazear writes about a long hiking trip and the Alsace-Lorraine.

Lazear writes that he is still in Germany and comments on the German army.