Field Notebook: Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario
Page 47
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Transcription
"The reputation of this institution rests solely upon its publications. The library is in charge of Mr. [illegible] and the collection of Mr. David Bogie, I was presented with a copy of Billings spoken on the Canadian Press of Ontario by the [illegible]. Mr. Bogie introduced me to Mr. Townsend a compositor and collector of mobile. Jane to see his collection later in the day. Purchased of John Critchell 280 Yonge St., Toronto for 6 from mfg. for 21-70. Paid him $36 more for mailing. It appears that one of the Nickel type left by him at the Toronto University were destroyed by the fire which destroyed the museum building some years ago. There are apparently no types in this Canadian Institute. At the University I could not get to see"