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.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler, The Rectory, Dundas, Ontario, Canada. Ellen Osler wonders how long her son will stay with the Proctors and hopes that he will get a chance to visit Charlie's [Charles Herbert Gwyn] relatives, who live close by. She relates news of family, friends, and Dundas.
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.
Letter to William Osler from Ellen Osler. Ellen Osler relates news of family and friends. Nellie has left Dundas to move into her new home in Thornhill [Toronto]. She responds to Osler's request for information regarding young McNab, who was last seen jumping off Victoria Bridge in Montreal.
Letter to William Osler from Robert Palmer Howard, 47, Union Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Howard writes to offer Osler a lectureship in Practical Physiology at McGill. The fees from his students would be sufficient to cover all expenses. He advises Osler to come to Montreal immediately to begin working on his lectures. Published in Cushing, vol. I, pp. 120-121.
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.
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.
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.
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.
