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.
Letter from John William Dawson, Glasgow, Scotland, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Describes his depressed feeling with regard to travelling. Comments on Glasgow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Sends her some American magazines. Tells Margaret that she excites him greatly and that he is very interested in her.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Encloses a parcel for Mr. Boyd. Speaks of his desire to see Margaret again.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Comments on Margaret's refusal of his proposal. However, he will remain a good friend. Hopes that the Bell's children are well.