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.

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.

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."

Letter to William Osler from James Bovell (Jimmie) Johnson, "The Parsonage", Weston, Ontario, Canada. Jimmie heard from Mr. Barwick in Toronto that Bovell would not return until the following Spring. He is anxious for his father, W.A. Johnson, to make up his mind about sending him to Toronto or Montreal for school. He relates news of Frank Checkley and Charles Miles. He urges Osler to stop by the Parsonage before leaving for Montreal. Incl. ms. notes.

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.