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.
Letter to Souchon from William Osler, From the Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Osler suggests that Souchon consult Garrison at the Surgeon General's Library. He lists six of his own works that may also be of service to Souchon's research. Letter courtesy of Mrs. Lucille Brown, Tulane University.
Letter to William Osler from James Bovell, Spring-Hill near Charles Town, Nevis, West Indies. As Bovell is uncertain that he will get back to Canada during the year, he asks Osler to carefully pack his Microscopical Apparatus and Specimens. He offers Osler his surgical instruments and Stethoscopes, as well as his microscope stand and eye-pieces. He is very sad to leave the Weston school and Johnson behind, but he is busy with his research and must look after his family.
Letter from Robert Palmer Howard, 9, Beaver Hall Hill, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Letter of introduction for Osler. Osler acted as Howard's dresser and clinical clerk for three months at the Montreal General Hospital.
Letter to Charlotte (Chattie Osler from William Osler. While in London, Osler has visited with Harrison and Atwell Francis, and plans to drop in on the Boyds(?) with a piece of Chattie's wedding cake as an introduction. He asks after the family.
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. 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.
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.
Letter to James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson from Arthur Jukes Johnson, 52, Bloor Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Arthur Johnson hopes his brother will remember the view near Gamble's Mill depicted on the front of the postcard.