Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Asks for his decision with regards to returning to Edinburgh. Remarks that she is very disappointed he has not yet returned. Describes her feelings about religion and modern science. Speaks of her friend Isabelea Mathew Galashiels marrying Mr. Hall, an architect.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
States that they have moved from Windmill Street to 11 Arniston Place. Remarks that this move marks a real epoch in her life. It was eighteen years since she came here and all her ideas and associations of home are concentrated on Windmill Street.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Was in Glasgow for nine days. Describes the joyous experience of collecting wildflowers.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Speaks of an engagement to another man. Remarks that her religious feelings are not helped by her parents.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, Haddington, Scotland, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Remarks that she is staying with a wealthy Christian family. Describes the excitement of visiting.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Discusses her humility and lack of confidence. Expresses uncertainty in her feelings and desires. Comments on having a humorous chat with her mother.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Answers William's questions about going into the ministry. Describes her recent visit to France with a rich couple. States that she had an experience of the high life, which, she thought, neither brought peace or true happiness. Describes the beauty of the French cities and towns.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Speaks of a riding excursion. Describes her close friendship with Isabelea Mathew.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Thanks William for the presents he sends from time to time. States that the children loved the American books. Feels that his letter dated Auguust 30th was the best she had ever received.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes her illness as a grave inflammation of the lungs which resulted from her neglect of a cold. The physician gave her drugs 9 times a day. Se was bled several times and 8 times blistered. Has been under doctors supervision since a but is recovering.