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Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880 Osler, William, Sir, 1849-1919
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Letter to William Osler, August 23, 1870

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.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to William Osler, August 16, 1870

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

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

Letter to William Osler, December 25, 1870

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 20, 1870

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, August 27, 1873

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson has been forced to abandon his microscope, as work with the school and his religious duties keep him too busy. His daughter, Mrs. C.F. Miles, will stay with him during her confinement. He would like to send his son Jimmie to Montreal to continue his medical education. He encourages Osler to go to Vienna over the winter. Religious discussion.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to William Osler, February 5, 1873

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson approves of Osler's decision to refuse the appointment to the Chair of Botany at McGill University. He would have liked to view the Thomas Browne relics with Osler. Reflections on the usefulness of relics, pictures, emblems, and other religious objects.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

Letter to William Osler, September 4, 1876

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 William Osler, October 19, 1876

Letter to William Osler from W.A. Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Johnson thanks Osler for sending the book by Mivart, and comments on the author's view on evolution and creation. He sends his regards to Mrs. Francis and asks Osler to consult Dawson about the Corkes plates.

Johnson, William Arthur, Rev., 1816-1880

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