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Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, November 13, 1874

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.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, October 5, 1876

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.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, March 12, 1877

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on the Church and the confusion that is bred by denominational differences. He feels that this confusion, and resulting indifference, is what led Osler to turn to science. Johnson has been attending to smallpox cases.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, April 24-25, 1877

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson discusses the dangers of Romanism and Freemasonry. He has had much additional work because there is no doctor to take care of the smallpox cases. He works tirelessly offering both spiritual and medical guidance to the people of Weston.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, May 2, 1877

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson is very busy seeing his confirmation candidates and doing medical work. He may have to hire a doctor to relieve some of the burden.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, May 18, 1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson reports on his failing health. He believes he will soon die. It would bring much cheer to hear that Jimmie finally passed his examinations. He remarks that all is gone at Weston and that Charles Thomson is his successor.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to William Osler, October 5, 1870

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson waits to hear how Osler is enjoying Montreal. He describes a curious specimen he found in the Humber and includes drawings of it. He hopes Professor Hincks will be able to identify it. He asks Osler for a French version of Abeillon's "Blessed Sacraments."

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

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