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Sir William Dawson

This series includes John William Dawson's papers, which are chiefly scientific and scholarly in character, with some materials reflecting other aspects of Dawson's career, particularly educational work and religious controversy.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Manuscript essays and addresses

Sub-subseries consists of manuscript essays and addresses on scientific subjects falling into four categories: (1) popular lectures, not only on geology, but also on biology, entomology, physics, archaeology and even linguistics; (2) mining, particularly of Nova Scotia coal, with some reports and maps; (3) geology, largely of Nova Scotia, and (4) palaeontology (approximately 72 cm). Some of the materials in sub-subseries are drafts of works later published, and these papers also contain 80 cm of Dawson's printed books and articles.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 29 November 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes his views on travelling through the imagination. Remarks that Glasgow is a beautiful city. He was delighted to receive her letter.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 19 May 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Liverpool, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he is still in Liverpool waiting for better wind conditions so that they might sail. States that he has received her letter. Sends his best to everyone in Edinburgh.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 17 May 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Liverpool, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes how he has spent his time in Liverpool. Remarks that he has made some sketches of Margaret.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 15 September 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Sends her a few curiosities from Nova Scotia including a rocking chair, a box, and a basket ornamented with porcupine quills. Remarks that he has been doing some sketching lately.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 July 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that Pictou is scarcely as beautiful as Edinburgh, but that it is a nice little place. Asks Margaret to send a letter with Mr. Gordon if there is an opportunity. Would like her to visit.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 24 February 1841

Letter from John William Dawson, Glasgow, Scotland, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he has arrived in Glasgow safely. Has received dinner invitations from some of his father's friends.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

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