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Letter to William Osler, July 2, 1872

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson cannot get away to see Osler, as Checkley and Clarke are both away from the school. He sends a copy of "Devout Life" for Osler's sister (Chattie?). He had a copy of "Religio Medici" for Osler, but gave it away.

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 19, 1875

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Typescript version of CUS417/62.12. Includes manuscript notes. Published in Cushing, vol. I, pp. 138-9.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to William Osler, January 9, 1873

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson comments on Osler's offer to become the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He agrees with R.P. Howard's advice that Osler should concentrate on general medicine. He is glad that Osler is enjoying his time in London and envies his Church privileges.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, November 22, 1875

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson wonders if his son will return home for Christmas. He is sorry to hear the Mrs. F[rancis?] has typhoid fever. He condemns Dawson's book, "Earth and Man." He sends his regards to Osler.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, January 9, 1878

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson feels that many of his friends are far from him and many others are leaving Weston. He reports that Arthur Johnson and Dr. Bovell are well. He had a visit from Osler, who is going to Germany next spring and to New York to read an article on Hog disease of America before the Pathological Society.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, February 4, 1878

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson cannot send more money than he had originally promised. He chides Jimmie for failing his examinations and for ruining his opportunities in England. He regrets the situation Jimmie's sister is in. His doctor has advised him to take time off or risk his health. He describes his own method for treating sores and cuts.

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, October 31, 1879

Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from W.A. Johnson, 248, Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Johnson writes that everything he tried to do at Weston failed and his suffering became too great. His health and spirits are much improved since moving to Toronto.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

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