- CA OSLER P139
- Fonds
- 1864-1871
The fonds contains two sketchbooks of coloured sketches and shows William Arthur Johnson's activities in natural sciences and microscope work.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
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The fonds contains two sketchbooks of coloured sketches and shows William Arthur Johnson's activities in natural sciences and microscope work.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, July 2, 1872
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
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 William Osler, October 19, 1875
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson will most likely send Osler his polarizing prism, once Potter receives his consignment. He enjoyed his visit with Osler, Mrs. Francis, Wood, Principal Dawson, Whiteve(?) and others in Montreal. He thanks Osler for the specimens he sent and sends his regards to Jimmie.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, March 4, 1875
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson cannot forget Osler, the way a good student learns his lessons well. He writes of Bovell and his new position with the Church. Johnson hopes to go to Montreal to see Osler, Wood, and others. He asks after Jimmie.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, September 4, 1876
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson thanks Osler for the package he sent containing the book by Mivart. He laments the fact that so few in Canada will read and converse on such subjects as Mivart brings to the surface.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, October 19, 1874
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
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.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, October 20, 1870
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson hopes Osler's connection with McGill will prove an advantage to him in many ways. He sends Osler a specimen that he has not been able to identify. He also sends a copy of Taylor's "Holy Living." He does not think that Bovell will return to Weston this year.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, December 25, 1870
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson remarks that Montreal appears to be agreeing with Osler. He comments on "Preparation for Death" by Alfonso. He reports on the progress of his Chapel. He mentions Professors Dawson and Hincks.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880
Letter to William Osler, October 5, 1870
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
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
Letter to William Osler, August 16, 1870
Part of Harvey Cushing Fonds
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.
Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880