Page of notes in J.W. Dawson’s hand.

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Has seen Margaret's father, who says that they must manage everything themselves, and the sooner the better, without the help of Margaret's mother.

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Remarks on his conversation with Margaret's father. Describes his feelings toward the attitude of Margaret's mother.

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Has read her friend's letter. Describes his search to discover the right path and God's will. Will see her father today. Will try to call on Mrs. Bell tomorrow.

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Speaks of Mr. Hossburgh. Remarks that it is important for them to get Margaret's mother's consent and blessing.

Letter from John William Dawson, 2481 Patricks Square, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Remarks that Margaret's parents are opposed to their excessive communication. Wishes to have an interview with Margaret to discuss this matter. Remarks that he will be in the meadows behind Windmill Street next Friday and Saturday from 2:00 until dark, and hopes to meet her there.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Speaks of his gratitude to his parents and if his determination never to desert them. His father is engaged in the harvesting. States that he does not intend to make love to anyone else until he sees her.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he was grieved by the news of Mr. Boyd's death. As b her request, he has destroyed her letter of December 1st, although she has no reason to feel ashamed of her sentiments.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Encloses half a sovereign together with the list from Peter Lawson's catalogue, and would like Margaret to buy him some seeds, which she could send to him with Mr. Crerar or Mr. Purves. Speaks of an ingenious gentleman inventing a machine in which he proposes to fly to America in 24 hours.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Discusses gardening. Describes her letters as beautiful.