- CA MUA MG 1022-2-1-278-0003
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- 3 October 1890
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from C.A. Carus-Wilson to Lady Dawson, written from Boston.
Carus-Wilson, Charles A. (Charles Ashley), 1860-1942
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from C.A. Carus-Wilson to Lady Dawson, written from Boston.
Carus-Wilson, Charles A. (Charles Ashley), 1860-1942
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh. Shall have to go to Glasgow next Wednesday. Wonders if Margaret can consent to be his wife. Suggests that they decide as seriously as possible on future marriage proceedings.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Fears that his last letter regarding his conversation with her father may have been misleading. Attempts to clarify.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Feels that it is strange that Margaret's parents should be against his calling on Margaret at their home. Describes his anxiety to see her.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Remarks on seeing Margaret's father, who feels that there should be as little delay as possible, and that Margaret's mother should not be bothered with the arrangements.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Warns her not to rely on his coming to Edinburgh this autumn. States that he is becoming more and more involved in public and private work of all kinds. Discusses his future career. Wishes that he could devote himself wholly to the course of religion. Speaks of his father being ill. Describes his feelings towards doctors. Sorry to her of the death of Mrs. Cleghorn's child.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Comments on the arrival of the New Year and his many thoughts and hopes to visit Scotland again. Remarks on lecturing on temperance and colours.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Is sending some books, among which is Alcott's 'Young Women's Guide'. Master Clarece Primrose, a boy sent by is father for education in Edinburgh, will deliver them.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes his recent excursions. Wishes that Margaret could visualize the beauty of Nova Scotia. Wonders when he will see her again.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Sends Margaret and Marion a few stuffed birds. Gives detailed instructions on how to display them.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899