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Letter, 1 November 1841

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes her tours of Scotland. Remarks that she visited the cotton mills.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 24 March 1842

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Mr. Grey has died of a disease of the windpipe. Remarks that she is studying under Mr. Brown.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 30 August 1842

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Thanks William for the birds which arrived in perfect condition.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 29 March 1843

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes the whitewashing season. Compares men and women with regards to their attitudes toward working.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 1 April 1843

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Thanks him for the Mocassins and magazines and preserves. Speaks of her brother's recent death. Asks William if he ever intends to come back to Scotland.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 1 August 1843

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 1 November 1843

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 1 March 1844

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 17 July 1844

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 3 February 1845

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

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