FINDING AID 3141

FONDS 3141 JOHN GEORGE HODGINS FONDS

Accession Number 1986.150C

Prepared by Margaret Wyman and Linda Morita, August 1983 Updated by Mark Van Stempvoort, 1985 Revised by Amanda Tomé, December 2017

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JOHN GEORGE HODGINS FONDS. – 1842-1910. – 94 cm of textual records.

John George Hodgins (1821-1912) was a civil servant in the Department of Education, a close associate of , and a historiographer of education in Ontario. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he studied at the Academy, Victoria College (M.A.), and the University of (law). He served in the Ontario Department of Education as an administrator from 1844; Deputy to Chief Superintendent, 1855-1876; Deputy Minister, 1876-1889. He worked with Egerton Ryerson to establish and develop the public school system. After retirement, he was the librarian and chief historian of the Department.

Fonds consists of correspondence, 1842-1910, addresses, articles and documents re Egerton Ryerson, 1844-1902; and the history of education in Ontario, 1845-1883; drafts of Egerton Ryerson's The Story of My Life, n.d.; proofs of Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada by J.G. Hodgins.

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 86.150C 1-1 Biographical Information 1-2 Correspondence 1842 1-3 ---. 1843-1844 1-4 ---. 1845-1847 1-5 ---. 1848-1849 1-6 ---. 1850-1851 1-7 ---. 1853 1-8 ---. 1854 1-9 ---. 1855 1-10 ---. 1856 1-11 ---. 1859 1-12 ---. 1860 1-13 ---. 1831 1-14 ---. 1862 1-15 ---. 1863 1-16 ---. 1864 1-17 ---. 1865 1-18 ---. 1866 1-19 ---. 1867 1-20 ---. 1868 1-21 ---. 1869 1-22 ---. 1870 1-23 ---. 1871 1-24 ---. 1872 1-25 ---. 1873 1-26 ---. 1874 1-27 ---. 1875 1-28 ---. 1876 1-29 ---. 1877 1-30 ---. 1878 1-31 ---. 1879 1-32 ---. 1880 1-33 ---. 1881 1-34 ---. 1882 1-35 ---. 1883 1-36 ---. 1884 1-37 ---. 1885 2-38 ---. 1886 2-39 ---. 1887 2-40 ---. 1888 John George Hodgins fonds 3

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 2-41 ---. 1889 2-42 ---. 1890 2-43 ---. 1892 2-44 ---. 1893 2-45 ---. 2-46 ---. 2-47 ---. 2-48 ---. 2-49 ---. 2-50 ---. 2-51 ---. 2-52 ---. 2-53 ---. 2-54 ---. 2-55 ---. 2-56 ---. 2-57 Index cars with brief descriptions of some of the correspondence (from Victoria College Library 2-58 Poetry by Hodgins 1839, 1845 2-59 Notes re British Monarchs form William I to Victoria 1849 2-60 Address Entitled: “The Educational Prospects of Canada” 1843 2-61 Memorandum Re: The Establishment by Education Depts. of 1856 Meteorological Stations in Upper Canada 2-62 Draft of “Souvenirs of Canada” – Sketches of Places and 1857 Objects of Interest in Upper and Lower Canada 2-63 Order Form For: “The History of Separate Schools in Upper 1891 Canada” 2-64 Papers entitled “Reminiscences of Victoria College Student 1896 Life Half a Century Ago” Read Before Alumni Meeting 2-65 Address Re. Attainment of Heaven - The Importance of Belief. n.d. Entitled “Eye Hath Not Seen Nor Ear Heard” 2-66 Address entitled “Is It Expedient to Abolish Capital n.d. Punishment? 2-67 Address re: Education in Upper Canada n.d 2-68 Account of Trip to Bay of Quinte Area – The People’s View on n.d. Religion and Education 2-69 Account of Lieutenant Governor Gore’s Stay in Canada from n.d. 1806-1811 and His Treatment of the Legislative Assembly 2-70 Paper entitled “The Wanderers’ Grave” re: Reaction to a Visit n.d. to a Graveyard 2-71 Paper entitled “The Conquest of Judea by the Romans: n.d. 2-72 Note re: The Value of Reading About History n.d. 2-73 Note re: Separate Denominational Common Schools n.d. 2-74 School Notes n.d. 2-75 Poetry and Pieces by Others Collected 1840-1849 2-76 Cash Book kept by Hodgins while at Victoria College 1843 2-77 Newspaper clippings re: Use of Greek and Latin at Oxford and 1871 Cambridge 2-78 Maps of Major Continents n.d. 2-79 Memorabilia 2-80 Poetry n.d. 3-81 Notes by Hodgins Re Hodgins relationship to Ryerson between 1841-1846 and Dr. Ryerson and the R.C. Separate Schools 3-82 Chapter XV Re: Ryerson’s Right to Interest of Bank Deposits, 1855-1857 by Hodgins John George Hodgins fonds 4

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 3-83 Pamphlet entitled “Ryerson Memorial : Rev. Egerton Ryerson, 1877 D.D., L.D.D Hodgins 3-84 Story of My Life: Published request made by Hodgins for 1882 letters written by Ryerson 3-85 Hodgin’s notes Re: Ryerson (For “The Story of My life”) 1883 3-86 Handbills/Advertising/Circulars Re. The Story of My Life 1883 3-87 Newspaper clippings (reviews) Re: The Story of My Life 1883-1894 3-88 Ryerson Memorial-Circulars Re: Proposal for tribute and 1882-1886 appeal for funds 3-89 Documents Re: Ryerson Memorial Statue Fund 1882-1887 3-90 Proposed inscriptions for Ryerson Monument (Bronze Statue) 1887 3-91 Programme of arrangements Re: Ryerson Memorial – 1889 Unveiling of the statue 3-92 Newspaper account of Hodgins’ tribute to Ryerson at unveiling of the statue (Ryerson Memorial) 3-93 Pamphlet by Hodgins Re: Ryerson Memorial - Unveiling of 1889 statue 3-94 Pamphlet entitled “The Ryerson Brothers” by Hodgins 1892 3-95 Draft of paper read at ceremony of unveiling the portraits of 1894 Ryerson and Nelles, entitled “The Rev. Dr. Ryerson – A Sketch” 3-96 Paper read at ceremony of unveiling the portraits of Ryerson and Nelles entitled “The Rev. Dr. Ryerson – A Sketch” 3-97 Pamphlet reprinted from a paper read at the ceremony of 1894 unveiling the portraits of Ryerson and Nelles entitled “Sketch of the Rev. Dr. Ryerson” 3-98 Hodgins’ address-ceremony of the unveiling of the bust of the 1901 Rev. Dr. Ryerson 3-99 Draft of paper prepared by Hodgins for the unveiling of the bust 1902 of Ryerson entitled “The Reverend Doctor Ryerson, As a Public Man and an Educationist 1825-1882 3-100 Circulars Re: “The Late Rev. Egerton Ryerson, D.D., LL.D. As 1902 a public man and a educationalist (1825-1882)” 3-101 Pamphlet based on a paper prepared by Hodgins for the unveiling of the bust of the “Rev. Doctor Ryerson, as a public and an educationist: 1825-1882” 3-102 Letter to the editor of the Queen’s college Journal Re. article printed by the Journal Containing Criticism of E. Ryerson – Letter written by Hodgins 3-103 Biographical sketches of Ryerson 3-104 List of material found in “Pamphlets by Rev. Dr. Ryerson” in five volumes 3-105 Minutes of the Phi Society (Debating Society), Hodgins and Ryerson being members 3-106 Newspaper clipping Re.: Ryerson’s appointment to the Office 1850 of Chief Superintendent 3-107 Letter to the editor of The Church from Egerton Ryerson in 1850 refutation of the attacks made upon him – copied by Hodgins 3-108 Documents re: The presentation of the tea service to Dr. 1853 Ryerson by the Department of the Public Instruction 3-109 Published letter from Ryerson Re: The opening of an 1855 educational museum for Upper Canada 3-110 Letters to the editor of The Globe, The Colonist and Leader 1857-1858 Re: Ryerson’s reply to attacks, handwritten copies by Hodgins 3-111 ---. 1859 John George Hodgins fonds 5

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 3-112 ---. 1859-1872 3-113 Published letters to the editor of The Globe and The Leader 1858-1859, Re: Ryerson’s reply to George Brown’s criticisms 1862 3-114 ---. 1859, 1862, 1871 3-115 Miscellaneous clippings Re Ryerson 1859-1913 3-116 Cover of pamphlet entitled “Acts of the Chief Super-intendent” 1868-1869 by the Department of Public Instruction 3-117 Draft of a letter to the Secretary of State for the Dominion of 1868 Canada on behalf of Colleges 3-118 Draft of letter to Edward Blake from Ryerson re Legislation on 1871 the School Bill 3-119 Newspaper clipping Re. Ryerson involvement with the Normal 1884 School Museum 3-120 Article from The Week entitle “Dr. Ryerson: A Review and a 1884 Study” By J.A. Allen 3-121 Letters to the editor of The Globe, The Colonist and Leader Re. Ryerson’s reply to attacks, handwritten copies by Hodgins 3-122 Letters to the editor of The Globe, The Colonist and Leader Re. Ryerson’s reply to attacks, handwritten copies by Hodgins 3-123 Summary of Dr. Ryerson’s expositions of the principles of the system of public instruction 3-124 Invitation from Mrs. John Ryerson to Hodgins and Brother 3-125 Pictures of Ryerson residence, Ryerson family 4-126 Draft – The Story of My Life, 4-127 ---. Chapter 1 4-128 ---. Chapter 2 4-129 ---. Chapter 3 4-130 ---. Chapter 4 and 5 4-131 ---. Chapter 6 4-132 ---. Chapter 7 4-133 ---. Chapter 8 4-134 ---. Chapter 9 and 10 4-135 ---. Chapter 11 and 12 4-136 ---. Chapter 13 and 14 4-137 ---. Chapter 15 and 16 4-138 ---. Chapter 17 and 18 4-139 ---. Chapter 19 and 20 4-140 ---. Chapter 21 4-141 ---. Chapter 23 and 24 4-142 ---. Chapter 25 and 26 4-143 ---. Chapter 27 and 28 4-144 ---. Chapter 29 4-145 ---. Chapter 20 and 21 4-146 ---. Chapter 32 and 33 4-147 ---. Chapter 34 and 35 4-148 ---. Chapter 36-39 4-149 ---. Chapter 40-43 4-150 ---. Chapter 44 5-151 ---. Chapter 45-48 5-152 ---. Chapter 49 5-153 ---. Chapter 50-52 5-154 ---. Chapter 53-57 5-155 ---. Chapter 59 5-156 ---. Chapter 60-62 John George Hodgins fonds 6

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 5-157 ---. Chapter 63-64 5-158 ---. Chapter 65-66 5-159 ---. Chapter Appendices 5-160 ---. Chapter Miscellaneous 5-161 ---. Chapter Miscellaneous 5-162 Engravings found in The Story of My Life 5-163 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volumes), 1836-1847 5-164 Table of Contents from Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada Volume 5, 1843-1845 5-165 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada 5-166 Excerpts from Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada Re. Education Museum for Upper Canada, 1855-1858 5-167 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volumes) 1860-1866 5-168 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volumes) 1867-1876 5-169 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volumes) 1868 5-170 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volumes) 1893-1894 5-171 Excerpts from Documentary History of Education in Upper 1905 Canada Re. School room decoration, 1902-1903, Pamphlet entitled ”School Room Decoration” by Hodgins. 6-172 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1827-1836 6-173 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1837-1838 6-174 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1841-1844 6-175 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1848-1853 6-176 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1854-1859 6-177 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1860 6-178 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1861 6-179 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1862-1864 6-180 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1867 6-181 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1868 6-182 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1869 6-183 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1870-1873 6-184 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, 1874-1876 6-185 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, Appendix C 6-186 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, Miscellaneous John George Hodgins fonds 7

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 6-187 Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada (28 volume), Parts relating to Victoria College, Miscellaneous 7-188 Article based on a speech by J.H. Cameron Re. Grant, Charter 1845 and Legislation – “The University Question” 7-189 Resolutions passed Re. The University Question 1846 7-190 Article from The Guardian “Original Design of University 1847 Endowment” 7-191 Report of the Committee on the Establishment at the New 1849 Buildings 7-192 Report analyzing Baldwin’s University Bill of 1849 7-193 Report of the Committee Re. Installation of the Chancellor 1850 7-194 Memorial to the Governor General from the Chancellor of the 1850 on the subject of an exclusive Church of England University 7-195 Letter to the Hon. Jas. Leslie, Provincial Secretary from P.B. 1850 De Blaquiere Re. Proposed Medical School in connection with a Church University 7-196 Petition by the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Canada Re. 1851, 1861 University Act of Upper Canada (Opposition to the existing University System) 7-197 Paper based on the reply of the Reverend Dr. McCaul to a 1853 toast of “The universities, colleges and schools of Canada” from The Journal of Education 7-198 Printed letters from the Rev. W.H. Poole, Wesleyan Minister, 1859-1860 , Re. “Extravagant expenditure in Toronto of the Upper Canada University Endowment” 7-199 Draft of the University Bill prepared by Egerton Ryerson 1860 7-200 Memorandum on the University Bill of 1860 Re. Inquiry into the 1860-1861 expenditure of the funds of the University of Toronto and University College 7-201 Resolutions passed by the Wesleyan Convention Re. 1860-1868 Denominational institutions, State support and opposition to the existing University System 7-202 Memorial Re. The University Question from The Christian 1861 Guardian 7-203 Report of the Commissioners on the University 1861 7-204 Extract from University Reform Defended Re. Hincks’ Act of 1863 1853 and Clause for Aid to Denominational Churches 7-205 Minutes of the meetings between representatives of the 1868 Universities of Queen’s College and Victoria College Re. Proposed withdrawal of state support 7-206 Newspaper articles Re. The University Question 1868 7-207 Papers Re. University Question “A Plea for Denominational Colleges in Ontario 7-208 Discussion by P.B. De Blanquiere of the University of Toronto 1871 Re. Alternative Systems for Higher Education in Ontario 7-209 Paper by Rev. Dr. Gray Re. history of the Educational System 1871 in Ontario 7-210 Article by John George Hodgins “The University Question – A 1883 Retrospect” from The Week 7-211 Essay and notes Re: Denominational Colleges and the 1860 University Controversy” by Hodgins (Includes speech by Ryerson before the committee of the Legislature) 7-212 Miscellaneous document Re. University Question John George Hodgins fonds 8

Acc. Box-File Title Date(s) 7-213 Proposal for the affiliation of the Universities of Upper Canada – Draft plan by Rev. Dr. Snodgrass, Principal of Queen’s College 7-214 Constitution of the Board of Education for Upper Canada (Copy of Legal Document) 7-215 List of courses of study at Albert College, note to Hodgins, notes contain statistical information 7-216 Miscellaneous documents Re: Kings College 1832-1853 7-217 Address Re. Issue of state suppose for denominational colleges and denominational exclusivity of colleges (especially pertaining to King’s College) 7-218 Letter to Hon. A. Ferguson from John McCaul (King’s College) 1846 Re. University Matters 7-219 Letter to the Governor General from the Rev. Dr. Robert Burns 1847 Re. King’s College and partition issue (advises against the establishment of sectarian institutions) 7-220 Information Bulletin Re. Ontario Ladies College, Whitby 1874 7-221 Newspaper articles Re. The Presbyterian College 1882 7-222 List of Officer-Bearers for the Students’ Missionary Society and 1862-1863 Alma Mater Society, Queen’s University 7-223 Newspaper articles Re. Queen’s University 1869-1904 7-224 Report of the Trustees of Queen’s College 1870 7-225 Bill to incorporate Trinity College and accompanying resolution 1851 opposing Church of England establishment 7-226 Minutes of the Council of Trinity College 1858 7-227 Notes Re. Capital and expenditures of U.C. and U.C.C. 1855-1857 7-228 Statute Number Eleven of Examiners and Examinations, by the 1854 Senate of the University of Toronto 7-229 Proceedings of the Senate of the University of Toronto 1856 7-230 Letter accompanying petition and note Re. Expenditures of 1861 state-endowed University of Toronto and University College 7-231 Newspaper article re. University of Toronto 1885 7-232 Extracts from the minutes of the Victoria Colleges board 1857-1862 meetings 7-233 Clippings Re. Victoria College Endowment, Indenture Re. 1860 Endowment of prizes form Hodgins 7-234 Articles and extract Re. Victoria College 7-235 Correspondence 1853, 1875- 1880 7-236 ---. 1881-1887 7-237 ---. 1888-1907 7-238 ---. n.d 7-239 Statement discussing poor relations between E. Ryerson and n.d. Oliver Mowart and between Hodgins and both Mowat and George Ross (particularly regarding the issue of Hodgins’ pension, 7-240 Bill concerning pensions for the Public Service 1880 7-241 Financial Statements for Gov’t of Ont. 1877 7-242 Misc. notes and papers.

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Book One

Number of Pages Topic Devoted to Topic

1 pictures of Ryerson newspaper clippings Re: death of Ryerson Feb., 1882 1 1881-1882 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life 7 1882 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life 1 1882-1883 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life

8 1883 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life

1 1884, 1887 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life

1 1887, 1890 correspondence to Hodgins Re: Story of My Life

17 published announcements, newspaper clippings Re:The Ryerson Memorial Fund (Funds were collected for a bronze statue of Ryerson, to be displayed in front of the Education Department buildings.) 5 article written by Hodgins entitled "Education In Ontario- Past and Present

2 draft of article written by J.A. Allen for The Week entitled "Dr. Ryerson-A Review and a Study" 3 newspaper clippings Re: the unveiling of the bronze statue

2 article written by Hodgins for The Canada School Journal June 1877 entitled "Rev. Egerton Ryerson, D.D., LL.D." 1 article written by Hodgins for • The Educational Journal July 15, 1891 entitled "The Rev. Dr. Ryerson, Founder of the Ontario School System" - 21. -

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Number of Pages Topic Devoted to Topic 1 article from The Evangelical Churchman, Feb. 21, 1889 Re: the Education Department's first Toronto office 1 article written by Hodgins for Work and Workers May, 1898 entitled "The Reverend Doctor Ryerson" 1 article which includes copy of the "Report on a System of Public Elementary Instruction For Upper Canada, 1846" by Ryerson 1 article entitled "Presentation of Plate to The Rev. Dr. Ryerson"from gentlemen connected with the Education Office April, 1853 1 handwritten copy of speech made by T.J. Robertson at presentation, April,1853 1 Ryerson'a acceptance speech April, 1853 1 circulars by Ryerson Re: his work entitled "The Loyalists of America and Their Times" circulars dated 1861, 1879 table of contents of Ryerson's work entitled "United Empire Loyalists of America" opinions of the press Re: Ryerson's work entitled "The Loyalists of America and Their Times" 2 newspaper clippings Re: Ryer- son's work entitled "The Loyalists of America and Their Times" Nbc 30,c- eos - 22 - Book One

Number of Pages Topic Devoted to Topic pamplet entitled "Remarks on the Historical Mis-statement and Fallacies of Mr. Goldwin Smith. By a Canadian." 1866 2 Fifth Paper by Ryerson Re: defence of the Educational Department newspaper clippings Re: Dr. Ryerson's conflicts with Dr. Daniel Wilson and Mr. Goldwin Smith 1 newspaper clippings Re: "The Ryerson Chair" and the deaths of Dr. and Mrs. Ryerson 1 prefatory note by Hodgins Re: Ryerson and the Ryerson memorial statue 1 correspondence to Hodgins from Ryerson Re: Ryerson's retirement 1876 1 article written by Ryerson for The Journal of Education March 1876 entitled "Parting Circulars From The Reverend Dr. Ryerson"

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Book Two

Number of Pages Topic Devoted to Topic 1 6 photographs of Ryerson 1 2 photographs, article by Hodgins from The Mail, Fri. Oct.21, 1892 entitled "Ryerson Brothers- Their Influence on Early in Canada" 1 notes by Ryerson Re: family history () 1 4 photographs of Ryerson marble bust 1 "Memoirs of the Rev'd Dr. Ryerson's Mother" by Ryerson 2 note Re : literary career of the Rev. Dr. Ryerson address by Ryerson Re: education 1872 1 journal letter- Long Point College, March 23, 1879 note Re: "My Public Controversies" 1 Chapter 1 of The Story of My Life by Ryerson in Canadian Methodist Magazine extract from The Story of My life entitled "Extracts from My Diary of 1824 and 1825"

1 extract from The Story of My Life entitled "Defence of the Hon. Marshall Spring Bidwell" 1839

1 pamphlet by Ryerson entitled "Sir Charles Metcalfe Defended Against the Attacks of His Coun- sellors" 1844

2 article by Ryerson entitled "Sir Charles Metcalfe Defended 'Against the Attacks of Ais Late Counsellors" June 8,1844 from the British Colonist Extra <',. IK7( - 24 -

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1 continued June 20, 1844 1 continued June 25, 1844 continued July 20, 1844 1 continued Aug 3, 1844 continued Aug 22, 2.844 1 chapter from Documentary History of Education in Upper Canada by Hodgins entitled "Dr. Ryerson's appointment as Superintendent of Education for Upper Canada, 1844." 1 chapter V1 entitled "Personal Chapter Relating to the Rev. Dr. Ryerson" photograph of Ryerson, Obituary, engraving of Ryerson's private residence 16 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES RE: Ryerson's death 1882 Christian Guardian Feb. 22/82 Pleasant Hours March 25/82 The Mail Feb. 20/82 The Globe Feb. 20/82 The Christian Journal Feb. 24/82 The Gazette Feb. 20,22/82 Quebec Chronicle The Toronto World The Sentinel Star Feb. 23/82 The Gazette Feb. 24/82 Daily British Whig The Evening News Feb 20/82 Markham Economist Feb. 23/82 The Evening Telegram Feb. 20/82 Canadian Champion Feb. 23/82 The Napanee Express Oct. 28/81 Feb. 24/82 Napanee Standard Feb. 25/82 The Aurora Banner Feb. 24/82 coc- q, 65 - 25 -

Book Two

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The Weekly Journal Feb 23/82 Stratford Beacon Feb 24/82 The Gazette Feb 24/82 The Southern Counties Journal March 2/82 The Advertiser Feb 21/82 London Advertiser Feb 22/82 The Telegraph Feb 22/82

1 excerpt from Story of My Life Re: Ryerson's death 6 newspaper clippings Re: Ryerson's funeral 1882 3 clippings Re: tributes, mem- orials to Dr. Ryerson

2 pamphlet by W. Ormiston entitled "Estimate of the Character and Services of Rev. Dr. Ryerson"

2 excerpts from Story of My Life (Chapter LV111) entitled "Denominational Colleges and the University Controversy" 1859-1862

1 letter Re: Hodgins' public request for Ryerson's correspond- ence. prospectus Re: Story of My Life newspaper clippings Re: upcom- ing Story of My Life 2 handbills/advertisements Re: Story of My Life 6 newspaper clippings Re: Reviews of Story of My Life 1 prefatory note from Story of My Life 3 newspaper clippings Re: reviews of Story of My Life

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: INVENTORY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE 1842 -Continued April 25 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg 1842 May 25 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, January 5 Richard Shea, J.G. Hodgins, Victoria College, Hamilton Hamilton Victoria College, Cobourg Cobourg January 12 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, July 20 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Victoria College, Hamilton Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg Cobourg January 17 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, September 25 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Victoria College Hamilton Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg Cobourg January 18 J.G. Hodgins, John Brethour, November 13 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Victoria College, Hamilton Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg Cobourg January 24 John Brethour, J.G. Hodgins, December 19 J.G. Hodgins, Hamilton Victoria College, Victoria College, Cobourg Cobourg February 12 Richard Shea, J.G. Hodgins, Miss Jane A. Wright J.G. Hodgins Hamilton Victoria College, Cobourg

March 5 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, 1843 Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg May 14 ' J.G. Hodgins, William Clegg, Victoria College, Bytown March 26 Richard Shea, J.G. Hodgins,. Cobourg Hamilton Victoria College, Cobourg June 20 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, • Victoria College, Hamilton March 26 John Brethour, J.G. Hodgins, Cobourg Hamilton Victoria College, Cobourg July 15 Patrick O'Reilly, J.G. Hodgins, Ireland Cobourg March Richard Shea J.G. Hodgins, Victoria College, August 26 J.S. J.G. Hodgins, Cobourg Cobourg April 25 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, August 27 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Victoria College, Hamilton Victoria College, Hamilton CoSourg Cobourg October 13 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea. Victoria College, Hamilton Cobourg - 28 - - 29 -

From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence 1844 1846 - Continued January 17 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea. November 23 J.G. Hodgins, Peter B. Spohm Victoria College. Hamilton Board of Education Cobourg Office, Toronto September 21 J.G. Hodgins, H.A. Hardy, December 29 J.G. Hodgins, Peter B. Spohm Victoria College Mount Pleasant Board of Education Office, Toronto October 1 Henry A. Hardy J.G. Hodgins October 7 J.G. Hodgins, Henry Coy, Victoria College Kingston 1847 October Richard Coy J.G. November 15 J.G. Hodgins Peter B. Spohm, Hodgins Hamilton October Richard Coy J.G. Hodgins December 16 J.G. Hodgins Peter B. Spohm, October 24 J.G. Hodgins, Henry Coy, Hamilton Victoria College Kingston December 23 J.G. Hodgins, E. Ryerson, October 29 J.G. Hodgins, P.B. Spohm Board of Education Hamilton Victoria College Office, Toronto November 2 J.G. Hodgins. Henry Coy, April 26 J.G. Hodgins, P.B. Spohm, Victoria College Kingston Board of Education Hamilton Office, Toronto

1845 1848 January 22 Editor of the Canada "Legion" April 13 Peter B. Spohm Knight Christian Advocate (Hon. R.B. Sullivan) Wellington April 26 J.G. Hodgins, Crimes Mackenzie], Victoria College Dundas April J.G. Hodgins Peter B. Spohm, * Hamilton May 10 J.G. Hodgins Peter B. Spohm, 1846 Hamilton May 31 J.G. Hodgins Peter B. Spohm, August 28 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Hamilton Victoria College Hamilton October 13 J.G. Hodgins P.B. Spohm, October 25 J.G. Hodgins, Richard Shea, Hamilton Board of Education Hamilton 04ice, Toronto November 24 J.G. Hodgins Howard, Kingston - 30 - - 31 -

Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1849 1855 February 1 J.G. Hodgins, Peter B. Spohm, October 27 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, Board of Education Hamilton Goderich Office, Toronto December 1 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins July 23 J.G. Hodgins P.B. Spohm, Hamilton September 8 J.G. Hodgins P.B. Spohm, 1856_ Hamilton May 16 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins, September 20 unknown "A Traveller", , Toronto Toronto November 10 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, Victoria College 1850 December 13 J.G. Hodgins William Lunn 1.859 August 10 Ryerson S.S. Nelles, Victoria College 1851 April 11 J.G. Hodgins William Kingston, Victoria College 1860 October 22 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1851 January 11 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nrlles 1861 January 13 J.G. Hodgins Thomas Cosfo;x1 March 11 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, Victoria College April 7 J.G. Hodgins William McCullough, Port Hope June 25 J.G. Hodgins E.R. Dewhurst

1854 1862 August 25 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins, Toronto January 20 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles Toronto August 26 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles July 7 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles S.g. Nelles J.G. Hodgins July 8 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins Toronto - 32 - - 33 -

To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence 1862 - Continued 1866 July 11 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 23 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles September 1 Circular letter J.G. Hodgins April 8 J.G. Hodgins Alexander Sutherland September 17 J.G. Hodgins Russell, Department June 14 J.G. Hodgins E. Ryerson of Crown Lands 1867

1863 January 26 J.G. Hodgins William Ormiston March 2 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles March 27 J.G. Hodgins William Ormiston, Toronto Hamilton April 4 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles April 4 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles Toronto Toronto S.S. Nelles, April 7 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, April 6 J.G. Hodgins, Toronto Victoria College Toronto Victoria College April 9 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, August 24 J.G. Hodgins William Morley Punshon Toronto Victoria College September 30 Thomas Hodgins J.G. Hodgins April 22 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 16 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College

1864 1868 April 13 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles February 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College May 14 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon 1865 November 16 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon June 26 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles Ryerson Toronto December 7 M.C. Cameron E. W.M. Punshon July 10 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles December 30 J.G. Hodgins Toronto July 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, 1869 Victoria College January 16 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon 31 S.S. July J.J. Hodgins, Nelles, January 30 M.C. Cameron, M.P.P. E. Ryerson, Toronto Victoria College Toronto

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1869 - Continued 1872 - Continued February 8 Unaddressed E. Ryerson September 2 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, New York April 16 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon October 13 J.G. Hodgins E.H. Dewart, November 24 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon Toronto November 16 J.G. Hodgins William Morley Punshon, 1870 Toronto April 11 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College 1873 September 30 William Morley Punshon Mrs. Hodgins January 21 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College November 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, Victoria College February 7 J.G. Hodgins, M. Arnold, Oakville J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon March 17 J.G. Hodgins William Morley Punshon, Toronto 1871 April 8 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, April 13 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Toronto Victoria College May 3 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles April 18 J.G. Hodgins E.B. Harper, Toronto Guelph June 23 J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon, April 22 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Montreal April 24 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles July 22 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College May 19 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins W.M. Punshon, December 9 J.G. Hodgins C.T. Berryman Toronto Yorkville December 10 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1872 December 20 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles January 29 J.G. Hodgins H.J. Clark, Copp, Clark & Co., December 22 J.G. Hodgins E.B. Harper, Toronto Beachville April 29 J.G. Hodgins W. Morley Punshon, Toronto 1874 May 9 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles April 20 J.G. Hodgins E.B. Ryckman, Toronto Dundas August 26 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, Toronto

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1874 - Continued 1876 - Continued April 27 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, November 10 J.G. Hodgins M. Sullivan, Victoria College Bishuphurst. Sault Ste. Marie September 26 J.G. Hodgins D.W. Beadle, St. Catherines November 23 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College October 11 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College November S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins December 21 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 2 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles. Deputy Miniater of Victoria College Education 1875 December 9 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 2 E. Ryerson , Toronto 1877 March 3 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Victoria College January 20 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Deputy Minister of Victoria College March 5 J. G. Hodgins S.C. Wood, Education Lindsay February 10 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles April 19 J.G. Hodgins G. Adam, Publisher, Toronto March 2 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles April 9 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 30 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, November 30 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Victoria College Victoria College November 5 J.G. Hodgins (Mrs.) M. Arnold, 1878 Richmond Hill April 27 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles November 30 unknown Oliver Mowat . June 19 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 9 Egerton Ryerson, Oliver Mowat, Toronto Toronto November 16 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles memo December 4 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 7 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1876

February 25 Adam Crooke, E. Ryerson 1879 Minister of Education January 4 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 4 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold. Richmond Hill

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1879 - Continued 1880 January 15 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold, January 24 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Richmond Hill April 8 J.G. Hodgins H.W. Crews, January 24 J.G. Hodgins Mary F. Hill, Victoria University, Toronto Cobourg March 21 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles April 29 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, Metropolitan Methodist March 22 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins Church, Toronto March 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 4 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles March 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1881 April 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 5 J.G. Hodgins, Sidney Smith, April 1 J.G. Hodgins D.J.M. Henry Toronto Cobourg April 29 J.G. Hodgins, W.R. Riddell, May 14 J.G. Hodgins, D.H. Janes], Education Department, , Toronto Toronto Toronto Ottawa September 13 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson April 29 J.G. Hodgins W.E. Lilley, Bomanville September 29 J.G. Hodgins, W. Ormiston, Education Office, New York April 30 J.G. Hodgins John Canall Toronto April 30 J.G. Hodgins D.J.M. Henry October 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 1 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 13 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 5 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles , October 13 note May 8 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 19 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, New York May 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 7 J.G. Hodgins, C. Egerton Ryerson, Deputy Minister Toronto J.G. Hodgins Education Department of Education November 24 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1882 November S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 27 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 23 J.t. Hodgins S.S. Nelles January 28 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins February 4 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence Co: Correspondence From: 1882 - Continued 1882 - Continued J.G. Hodgins Lillie Ryerson July 18 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, Education Office February 13 J.G. Hodgins Lillie Ryerson July 26 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston February 15 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson, Toronto August 1 J.G. Hodgins, William Scott, Toronto Ottawa February 20 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, New York August 1 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson, Toronto February 24 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles August 28 J.G. Hodgins February 24 J.G. Hodgins , St. Catherines Toronto September 1 J.G. Hodgins William Scott, February 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Ottawa March 2 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins September 14 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, Toronto Hamilton March 3 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 6 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston, March 18 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston New York March S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 6 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston March S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 12 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 14 April 8 J.G. Hodgins, William Scott, October S.S. ielles J.G. Hodgins Toronto Ottawa October 17 H.M. J. Hollingworth, April 13 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Education Office, Beatrice Toronto April 22 J.G. Hodgins, J.D. Hayden, Deputy Minister of Victoria University October 20 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston Education, Toronto October 20 unaddressed April 25 J.G. Hodgins, William Scott, Toronto Ottawa October 20 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 24 J.G.Hodgins May 8 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October John Hollingworth 13 May 30 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins November J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston May 30 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson November 28 J.G. Eodgins C. Egerton Ryerson June 1 J:G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 7 J.G. Fodgins John Potts, Montreal July 14 J.G. Hodgins John Potts

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Date Correspondence To: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Correspondence From: 1883 - Continued 1883 10 J.G. Hodgins C. February 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October Egerton Ryerson S.S. Nelles October 12 Rev. W.H. Withrow G.C. Schenck, February 14 J.G. Hodgins New York S.S. Nelles February 15 J.G. Hodgins November 1 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold, John Canall The Hermitage, February 26 J.G. Hodgins Richmond Hill Hodgins W. Ormiston March 4 J.G. November 19 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson March 5 J.G. Hodgins, W. Pirritte, Education Department, Canada Christian November 20 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson Toronto Advocate editor, Hamilton November 27 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson December J.G. Hodgins March 8 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston 3 C. Egerton Ryerson W. Pirritte December 17 J.G. Hodgins Rev. A Sutherland, March 9 J.G. Hodgins Toronto March 9 J.G. Hodgins Edward Barrass, Omemee December 19 J.G. Hodgins Rev. A. Sutherland December 22 S.S. Nelles Hodgins March 12 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston J.G. December 24 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, April 13 J.G. Hodgins D.J.M. Henry, Cobourg Remedial Institute, Saratoga Springs, New York April 23 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston December 26 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland May 8 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 14 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Potts December 30 J.G. Hodgins D.G. Sutherland, May 14 J.G. Hodgins John St. Thomas J.G. Hodgins . June 26 S.S. Nelles December 31 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland, Toronto July 13 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson July 16 J.G. Hodgins, S.S. Nelles, London, England Cobourg 1884 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson August 17 J.G. Hodgins, C. Egerton Ryerson, January 3 Manchester Toronto January 7 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 5 J.h. Hodgins E. Barrass, Klineburg January 8 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 9 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles January 15 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1884 - Continued 1884 - Continued January 15 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles March 27 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold. Richmond Hill January 17 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins April J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott January 17 J.G. Hodgins, C.C. Jarvis, Toronto Cobourg April 26 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston January 18 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins April 28 J.G. Hodgins, Gilbert McMicken, Toronto Winnipeg January 19 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 1 J.G. Hodgins H. Snelgrove January 21 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins May 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles January 22 J.G. Hodgins D.G. Sutherland May 5 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 23 J.G. Hodgins, H. Snelgrove, Toronto Cobourg June 2 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland February 2 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland June 11 J.G. Hodgins, [G.C. Workman,] Toronto Cobourg February 3 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold June 16 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold February 4 J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott July 2 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland February 7 J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott July 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 7 J.G. Hodgins H. Snelgrove July 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 12 J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott, Cobourg July 8 circular Geo. W. Ross, Minister of Education February 14 J.G. Hodgins H. Snelgrove, August 14 E. Blake J.G. Hodgins February 16 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles August 15 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold February 24 J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott August 19 J.G. Hodgins, Edward Blake. March J.G. Hodgins J. Elliott Toronto Me. March 15 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles September 18 J.G. Hodgins [N.H. Hoyles.1 March 20 J.G. Hodgins D.A. Walker, October 24 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins Victoria College, Cobourg October 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles

March 26. J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 27 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins October 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1884 - Continued 1885 - Continued October 29 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 31 J.G. Hodgins J.E. Wells, Canada School Journal October 30 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 31 J.G. Hodgins J.B. Boyle, November 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles London, Ontario November 5 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 2 J.G. Hodgins J.C. Millar, Goderich November 5 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins February 3 J.G. Hodgins Glashan] November 25 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins February 4 J.G. Hodgins M. Barrett November 29 J.G. Hodgins C.C. Jarvis, Cobourg February 4 J.G. Hodgins Department of Indian Affairs December 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 6 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 30 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold, Cobourg February 6 J.G. Hodgins J. Antisell Allen Evangelical Churchman J.G. Hodgins February 7 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins February 7 J.G. Hodgins George Bell, Queen's University 1885 February 7 J.G. Hodgins, R. Little, Toronto Acton January 23 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 9 J.G. Hodgins Education Department, January 27 J.G. Hodgins Education Department, Ontario Ontario February 9 J.G. Hodgins, D. Fotheringham, J.G. Hodgins G. Grant, Education Office, Aurora Queen's University, Toronto Kingston February 11 J.G. Hodgins Otto Klotz, January 30 J.G. Hodgins George Bell, Preston Kingston February 12 J.G. Hodgins January 30 J.G. Hodgins John Hallam, Toronto February 17 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles January 31 J.G. Hodgins February 18 S.S. Nelles W.H. Floyd, Normal School, Ottawa Cobourg, Town Clerk January 31 J.G. Hodgins [a. Buchan], February 19 J.G. Hodgins Rev. A. Burns, , Wesleyan Ladies Toronto College, Hamilton

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1885 - Continued 1885 - Continued February 19 J.G. Hodgins S. Woods, November 23 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Ottawa Ladies College November 27 circular Henry O'Brien, February 23 J.G. Hodgins S. Woods Toronto March 2 J.G. Hodgins J. White December 23 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold March 3 J.G. Hodgins S. Woods J.G. Hodgins J. Cooper Toronto March 5 J.G. Hodgins J. Hallam March 5 J.G. Hodgins John Hallam 1886 March 14 J.G. Hodgins J. White. January 3 J.G. Hodgins Adrienne Arnold Education Department, Cntario January 11 Rev. Davies, D.J. Macdonnell Toronto March 21 J.G. Hodgins Rev. F.H.S. Brigstocke, St. John, New Brunswick February 9 J.G. Hodgins S.G. Livingstone, Acta Victoriad, March 24 J.G. Hodgins Education Department, Victoria College, Ontario Cobourg March 26 J.G. Hodgins J.E. Wells, March 29 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold The Canada School Journal, Toronto April 15 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland The Methodist Church, March 30 J.G. Hodgins J. Smith, Missionary Department, Ancaster Toronto April 7 J.G. Hodgins Adrienne Arnold, April 19 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Richmond Hill May 20 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson May 2 Dr. Potts J.G. Hodgins May 24 J.G. Hodgins Adrienne Arnold May 19 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland May 27 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles May 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles June 17 J.G. Hodgins Alfred H. Reynar May 27 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland, Mission Room July 13 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles June 24 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold July 28 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold July 15 J.p. Hodgins M. Arnold September J.G. Hodgins J.B. Clarkson, The Methodist Church, November 7 J.G. Hodgins ['John W. Saunbyl, General Conference, Cobourg Toronto November 28 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles

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Date Correspondence To; Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1886 - Continued 1887 - Continued September 2 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles, May 4 J.G. Hodgins John Potts The Methodist Church, General Conference, June 10 J.G. Hodgins E. Barrass Toronto May 13 J.G. Hodgins A. Burns September 2 J.G. Hodgins D.G. Sutherland, Metropolitan Methodist June 9 J.G. Hodgins Church, Toronto Toronto September 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles June 15 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles June 24 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 20 J.G. Hodgins Lois Saunders, July 4 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Queen's University July 9 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 21 unknown J.G. Hodgins July 12 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles October 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles July 22 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles unknown J.G. Hodgins July 26 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles unknown J.G. Hodgins August 3 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles November J.G. Hodgins P. wood August 6 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles December 21 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland August 25 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins C.T. Berryman August 29 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles 1887 September 1 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston January 5 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson September 5 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins January 12 J.G. Hodgins Egerton R. YoUng. October 1 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Meaford October 17 (Nelles Death hotice) John Wetson, January 19 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles Registrar, Cobourg January 20 J.G. Hodgins William Shaw, October 21 J.G. Hodgins H.J. Snelgrove Wesleyan Theological College, Mongreal October 29 J.G. Hodgins H.J. Snelgrove February 11 J.G. Hodgins W. Ormiston November 4 J.G. Hodgins Carrie Nelles, Cobourg April 4 J.G. Hodgins George Bell, Registrar and Librarian November 9 J.G. Hodgins W.H. Withrow, at Queen's University Toronto - 52 - - 53 -

Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1887 - Continued 1888 - Continued November 18 J.G. Hodgins Carrie Nelles September 19 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold December 21 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson September 25 J.G. Hodgins William Scott, Department of Indian December 27 J.G. Hodgins E. Dingwall, Affairs, Ottawa Victoria University, Cobourg October 11 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold December 29 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold October 16 J.G. Hodgins William Scott November 9 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold 1888 November 12 Mr. Blake J.G. Hodgins January 5 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland November 27 J.G. Hodgins Bertha Heinemann January 13 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland December 2 J.G. Hodgins A. Burns, January 17 J.G. Hodgins Cochran, Ladies College, Hamilton The Methodist Church in Japan, Tokyo December 3 J.G. Hodgins Hodgins January 17 J.G. Hodgins D.G. Sutherland December 4 Blake J.G. February 3 J.G. Hodgins W. Kerr, December 4 Blake J.G. Hodgins Cobourg December 6 J.G. Hodgins Edward Blake, February 20 J.G. Hodgins A. Sutherland Ottawa February 27 Hodgins W. Kerr December 6 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, J.G. Toronto March 2 J.G. Hodgins H.J. Snelgrove December 8 J.G. Hodgins A. Burns March 16 J.G. Hodgins M.B. Nelles. Victoria College December 9 J.G. Hodgins Bertha Heinemann, Richmond Hill April 7 J.G. Hodgins A.H. Reynar, Cobourg December 17 J.G. Hodgins A. Burns April 27 J.G. Hodgins N.Burwash, July 30 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold Cobourg unaddressed Charles B. Sissons April 28 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash June 19 J.G. Hodgins W. Kerr 1889 August 25 J.G. Hodgins E.B. Harper, January 14 J.G. Hodgins A.Burns Brampton January 17 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold August 28 J.G. Hodgins E.B. Harper, Grimsby Park March 19 J.G. Hodgins B.Heinemann, Toronto

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1889 - Continued 1890 - Continued March 30 circular T. Farrell et al., May 9 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen, Queen's College Journal Picton June 15 Editor of the Mail J.G. Hodgins May 13 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier, Montreal June 18 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold May 19 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier August 9 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold May 21 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen August 12 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold June 20 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen September 12 J.G. Hodgins Rev. John Potts, Toronto June 26 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash, Victoria University, November 27 J.G. Hodgins M. Arnold Cobourg July 8 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash 1890 July 11 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash March 17 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen, Picton July 11 J.G. Hodgins O.R. Lambly, Convenor, Wellington March 18 J.G. Hodgins Gervas Holmes, Cobourg July 28 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash March 21 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen August 1 J.G. Hodgins M.Arnold March 24 J.G. Hodgins Gervas Holmes 1892 March 25 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier, Montreal June 11 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain, Victoria University April 1 J.G. Hodgins James Ferriet June 11 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash April 4 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen ,. June 21 J.G. Hodgins George Bell, April 7 J.G. Hodgins Gervas Holmes Queen's University April 12 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain, August 19 J.G. Hodgins Adrienne Green, Victoria College Richmond Hill Registrar October 29 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier April 16 J.G. Hodgins H.C. McMullen April 25 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier 1893 May 8 J.G. Hodgins W.H. Withrow, February 1 J.G. Hodgins Sullivan, Methodist Book and Sault Ste. Marie Publishing House, Toronto May 1 J.G. Hodgins H.J. Hough, Victoria College

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1893 - Continued 1895 - Continued September 6 J.G. Hodgins M. Purser, April 12 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain, Cobourg Victoria University, Queen's Park, Toronto September 8 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston, Victoria University April 18 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain Library, Toronto April 19 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain October 6 J.G. Hodgins H. Massey, Toronto April 22 J.G. Hodgins F. H. Wallace, Faculty of Theology, November 3 J.G. Hodgins J.J. Mason, Victoria University, Hamilton Toronto November 15 J.G. Hodgins Alan Sullivan, April 23 J.G. Hodgins F.H. Wallace Bishophurst, Sault Ste. Marie May 1 J.G. Hodgins F.H. Wallace November 16 J.G. Hodgins [T.A. Ayearst], May 3 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain Toronto June 5 J.G. Hodgins E. Blake, November 22 Rev. D.J. Macdonnell George Bell, Toronto Queen's University December 5 J.G. Hodgins V.J. Gilpin November 24 J.G. Hodgins Henry Edwardes December 5 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash 1894

September 28 J.G. Hodgins George Bell 1896 November 20 J.G. Hodgins Victoria University January 9 J.G. Hodgins George Bell, Library, Toronto Queen's University November 30 J.G. Hodgins C.C. James, March 27 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston Toronto March 27 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston 1895 April 7 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston January 21 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston, April 9 J.G. Hodgins W.S. Graham Victoria University, Queen's Park, Toronto May 12 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, The Educational Society January 23 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston and Victoria College Endowment, Victoria February 8 J.6. Hodgins R.H. Johnston College, Toronto March 22 J.G. Hodgins Edward Blake, June 8 J.G. Hodgins H. Hough S.W. July 18 J.G. Hodgins John Potts March 30 J.G. Hodgins R.H. Johnston

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1896 - Continued 1897 - Continued October 7 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain July 29 J.G. Hodgins Geo. Y. Chown, October 12 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins, Queen's University Windsor October 30 J.G. Hodgins George Bell 1898 October 14 J.G. Hodgins James Ferrier, November 5 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver, Montreal Queen's University October 31 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, November 10 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver Thanksgiving Fund, Toronto November 25 J.G. Hodgins G.F. Swinnerton, Acta Victoriad, Toronto November 5 J.G. Hodgins Adam Shortt, University November 27 J.G. Hodgins E. Burwash, Queen's Victoria University November 17 J.G. Hodgins F.C. Colbeck, Toronto December 9 J.G. Hodgins George Bell December 20 J.G. Hodgins W.E. Smith, December 11 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver Victoria University Bell December 15 J.G. Hodgins George J.G. Hodgins Geo. A. Swinnerton, December 30 J.G. Hodgins George Bell Toronto

1897 1899 J.G. Hodgins January 2 J.G. Hodgins George Bell January 5 Dr. Webster Ferrier January 9 George Bell January 9 J.G. Hodgins James J.G. Hodgins . John Potts February 19 J.G. Hodgins A.C. Courtice, March 2 J.G. Hodgins Victoria College, March 16 J.G. Hodgins J. Pennington Macpherson, Toronto Ottawa February J.G. Hodgins George Bell March 25 J.G. Hodgins Robs. J. Clark, Toronto April 2 J.G. Hodgins George Bell March 28 J.G. Hodgins E.W. Grange, April 3 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver Acta Victoriad Editor April J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver 9 April 25 J.G. Hodgins R. Clark April 14 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver April 25 Dr. Courtice J.G. Hodgins April 27 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins April 25 J.G. Hodgins R. Clark July 16 J.G. Hodgins Geo. Y. Chown, Queen's University -60 - - 61 -

Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1899 - Continued 1900 - Continued May 8 J.G. Hodgins Rev. D.J. Waller, November 12 J.G. Hodgins J.L. Stewart, Wesleyan Training Victoria University College, Westminster November 14 J.G. Hodgins W.G. Cates, May 15 J.G. Hodgins R. Clark Victoria University June 7 J.G. Hodgins Robs. J. Clark 1901 June 13 J.G. Hodgins G.J. Laird, Wesley College, Winnipeg March 4 J.G. Hodgins J.L. Stewart September 15 J.G. Hodgins C.C. James March 15 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, Secretary, Alumni New York Association April 12 J.G. Hodgins J.L. Stewart October 2 circular to former E.A. Chown Victoria students April 22 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash and graduates May 29 J.G. Hodgins A.R. Bain October 11 Dr. Potts unknown July 25 J.G. Hodgins S.P. Rose, October 30 John Millar, A.B. Lang, Hudson Heights, P.Q. Deputy Minister of Victoria University, Education, Toronto Toronto 1902 J.G. Hodgins J.B. McIver, Queen's College July 29 J.G. Hodgins E.S. Caswell

1900 1903 January 6 circular letter W.J.M. Cragg, March 6 J.G. Hodgins C.R.W. Biggar Victoria University March 9 J.G. Hodgins Evans, A.R. January 13 J.G. Hodgins Bain • Education Department March 22 J.G. Hodgins N. Burwash September 29 Burwash J.G. Hodgins March 22 J.G. Hodgins C.E. Ryerson November 11 J.G. Hodgins Alma College, St.Thomas April 10 J.G. Hodgins J.L. Stewart, Victoria University 1904 May 29 Mrs. Hodgins Margaret Proctor Burwash, Toronto June 7 J.G. Hodgins McCormacj, Charlottetown, P.E.I. October 19 John Millar A.E. Lang July4 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins October 23 Minister of Education J.F. McLaughlin

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Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: Date Correspondence To: Correspondence From: 1904 - Continued 1909 October 21 unaddressed J.G. Hodgins April 29 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins November 19 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins December 25 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins

1221 1912 January 10 unaddressed Hodgins January 3 J.G. Hodgins P.C. Macnee, The Picton Public May 9 J.G. Hodgins John Potts, School Board Preston January 18 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins 1906 Undated May 25 Mrs. Addison, J.G. Hodgins Dean of Annesley Hall 189- unaddressed B.F. Austin, St. Thomas November 27 J.G. Hodgins A.L. Langford February 14 J.G. Hodgins C. Egerton Ryerson 1907 October 31 J.G. Hodgins S.S. Nelles February 6 J.G. Hodgins Charles Egerton Ryerson December 20 S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins, Toronto March 13 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins Friday S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins March 19 unaddressed J.G. Hodgins Saturday S.S. Nelles J.G. Hodgins November 29 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins J.G. Hodgins Lillie Ryerson December 3 J.G. Hodgins William MacLaren circular W.J. Kidd, Journal December 21 J.G. Hodgins A.L. Langford . Queen's College J.G. Hodgins A.J. Williamson 1908, unidentified correspondence February 29 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins March 1 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins November 26 N. Burwash J.G. Hodgins

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The following correspondence was contained in a file on which C.B. Simmons had noted in 1938: "Containing sundry letters on departmental Date To From matters, and the Ryerson correspondence and memorial. Particularly Ross in reference the differences between J.G.H. and Messrs. Mowat and 1877, cont'd to his retirement and the allowances to be granted him." June 16 J.G.H. ? [Min. of Ed.] June 19 J.G.H. W.R. Riddell? Date To From July 7 J.G.H. O. Mowat [Premier of Ont.] 1853 July 25 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] W.M. McCullough, Port Hope April 7 J.G.H. Aug. 16 J.G.H. Davies, Toronto 1875 Aug. 18 J.G.H. [last page missing] Mowat April 13 J.G.H. 0. Aug. 30 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] 1876 1878 E. Ryerson [printed letter] Feb. 21 J.G.H. Sept. 11 [illegible] 1877 1879 Jan. 3 J.G.H. Henry Alley? [Sec'y to A. Crooks?] Nov. .20 J.G.H. Henry Alley? [Sec'y to A. Crooks/] Adam Crooks? [Minister of Education] Jan. 4 J.G.H. 1380 9 [illegible] Henry Alley? [Sec'y to A. Crooks?] Jan. Jan. 6 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] 10 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] Jan. March 13 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [

Jan. 15 J.G.H. Henry Alley [Sec'y to A.Crooks?] If . June 7 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [ Jan. 16 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] June 30 J.G.H. Samuel H. Sykes?, Dep't of Ed. Jan. 17 J.G.H. Henry Alley [Sec'y to A. Crooks?] June 30 J.G.H. Fred H. Evans?, Dept of Ed. Jan. 22 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [Min. of Ed.] June 30 J.G.H. Chas. J. Townsend, Dep't of Ed. Jan. 27 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [ n ] Dec. 14 J.G.H. [illegible] Feb. 10 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [ ,, ] [illegible] [not incicated] J.G.H.? Feb. 15 J.G.H. Adam Crooks [ ” ] 1881 March 12 J.G.H. Robert Baldwin, Toronto Feb. 7 J.G.H. James Green, Toronto May 28 J.G.H. Joseph Lesslie, Toronto March 1 J.G.H. E. Ryerson [copy] May 31 J.G.H. Davies, Rosedale March 4 E. Ryerson J.G.H. [copy] n.d. J.G.H. Davies 1882 J.G.H. Davies n.d. Feb. 21 J.G.H. $iabop of Niagara June 1 [not indicated] Harry, Toronto Sept. 20 J.G.H. R.L. Cathron, Toronto June Atkinson [illegible] 7 Mr. Sept. 28 J.G.H. R.L. Cathron, Toronto June 2 J.G.H. [illegible] INVENTORY OF ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE, cont'd

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1902 July 24 J.G.H. Florenc M. Ferrier July 27 J.G.H. Florence M. Ferrier July 31 J.G.H. Florence M. Ferrier Aug. 5 J.G.H. Florence M. Ferrier 1904 Feb. 2 J.G.H. [illegible],Toronto 1907 Feb. 12 [not indicated] J.G.H.

Undated J.G.H. O. Mowat (8 letters/memos) Undated J.G.H. Mowat's sacratary(3 letters/memos) Undated J.G.H. Adam Cro:xs (6 letters/memos) Undated J.G.H. Egerton ayerson (3 letters/memos) Undated J.G.H. Sophie Ryarscn (5 letters/notes) Undated J.G.H. ERN."KAi? (4 letters) 'Undated [not indicated] J.G.H. (5 letters) Undated J.G.H. Jas. Moore (1 letter) Undated J.G.H. Patterson? (1 letter) Undated [not indicated] [page lest] (1 letter) C

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