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Letter, 3 March 1847

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Describes his interview with Margaret's father, on the subject of their marriage. Remarks on how much he misses her.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 8 February 1847

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Called Mr. Hossburg. Discusses the Church and his concept of a Christian. Remarks on the Baptists in Nova Scotia.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 4 February 1847

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Remarks on dining with Mr. Boyd. Speaks of Mr. Johnson's meeting. Will meet Margaret's father on Saturday.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 3 February 1847

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Saw Margaret's father. Finished reading Mr. Beverley's pamphlet. Invites Margaret on walk tomorrow, and will meet her on Preston Street.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 28 January 1847

Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Fears that he spoke harshly to Margaret's mother. Recommends that Mr. Hossburgh should advise her mother. Tells Margaret that if her mother suspects anything treasonable, she should show her this letter.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 September 1845

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Comments on Margaret's letter of September 2nd. Has heard news that gossip says Margaret has a husband. Speaks of attending a Church meeting. His father has just finished his harvest.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 15 July 1845

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that his last letter had not been answered, but that the original terms of their correspondence was that she never promised to answer any of his letters. Hopes to visit her next year.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

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