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 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 the whitewashing season. Compares men and women with regards to their attitudes toward working.