Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson instructs his son on how to prepare dry specimens and soft tissues for the microscope. He relates news of family and friends.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson reports that Osler was in Toronto and Dundas, and will now go to Montreal to take his new post at McGill. He urges Jimmie to pay a visit to Louisa Noble. Includes manuscript notes.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on the "Osler character." He urges his son to mimic Osler's characteristic of "application." He reports on his failing health.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson has just heard of Mrs. Howard Bovell's death. He urges Jimmie to spend Christmas at Weston, and hopes that Osler will also come. He asks Jimmie to bring him specimens for his microscope. He suggest that Jimmie read "Handbook for the Physiological Laboratory" by Brunton Foster, Klein, and Sanderson. Osler showed him this book when he returned to Dundas from England.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson does not think he will get to Montreal to see his son. His financial situation is tight and he cannot promise Jimmie a monthly allowance. He asks after Osler and encloses a letter from Dr. Bovell for him to read. He mentions Wood and Henderson.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Typescript version of CUS417/62.21.

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson has collected specimens to determine the cause of a spreading cattle illness. He will consult Bethune and Hincks in the matter.

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson and Barwick have strongly advised Bovell to return home. J.C. Morgan has opened his own school in Barrie, and has begun to solicit the Weston boys. Johnson will send Keble's letter of spiritual counsel for Osler's sister.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson will not be able to get down to Montreal for a visit. He asks after Osler. He encourages his son to visit with Mr. Wood and to take advantage of all opportunities while in Montreal. See Bulletin of the History of Medicine, March 1939, 7:335-51, "Letters of a devoted father to an unresponsive son," by N.B. Gwyn. Citation given by William Francis.

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, St. Philip's, Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson thanks his son for paying E.C.W.(?) in full. He is glad Jimmie went to London University, but he believes it to be an "infidel" foundation. He warns Jimmie that it will be a dangerous school for him, as it was for Osler. He suggests that Jimmie read Mivart's "Lessons from Nature." Partly published in Cushing, vol. I, pp. 147-8.