William Lazear writes that his mother's health is improving.

William Lazear announces the death of his mother and the upcoming funeral.

William Lazear arrives safely.

William Lazear describes family activities.

William Lazear writes about a heat wave, travel plans, and family news.

William Lazear arrives safely. He gives news of relatives.

Lazear writes about killing potato bugs, attending church, studying the map of Europe, and memorization.

William Lazear writes about the Centennial Exhibition. He also provides family news.

Lazear has graduated from Johns Hopkins University.

The trustees of Johns Hopkins thank Lazear for his donation.

This is a report of Lazear's grades at Johns Hopkins University.

Lazear writes to his mother that he has finished packing.

Lazear describes his sea voyage, including the passengers, the weather, and icebergs.

Lazear cables that he has arrived safely.

Lazear is admitted to the practical anatomy class at the University of Edinburgh.

Lazear writes that he has begun dissection work in his anatomy course. He describes his living arrangements and customs regarding women.

Lazear describes Edinburgh.

Lazear gives his mother advice on interpersonal relations. He mentions his living arrangements and the American Opera Company.

Lazear describes life in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.

Lazear compares his classes in medical school with those in New York.

Lazear describes walks and sightseeing in Edinburgh.

Lazear discusses the mail service, anatomy examinations, and the Scots.

Lazear discusses the weather, Edinburgh, the anatomy department, and the Scots.

Lazear writes that he wants to spend September in Germany to practice German, rather than returning to New York.

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.

Lazear writes about visiting Heidelberg, Frankfort, and the Rhine River valley.

Lazear writes about his hiking and Amsterdam. He is looking forward to resting on the steamer and seeing her again.

Lazear writes about the beginning of his voyage home.

Lazear writes about his trans-Atlantic voyage. He arrives safely in New York and will travel to Baltimore soon.

Lazear has been entered in the Register of Physicians and Surgeons for New York County.

Lazear visits the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago. He comments on traveling.

Lazear continues his visit to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He arranges for his trip to New York.