Land purchase agreement between James Dawson and Christopher and James Langell.

Bill of lading for cargo of brandy, at Halifax, to be delivered to John McDougall. SIgned at Pictou. Printed form with handwritten additions, with engraving of three-masted ship underneath is printed, "Sold by J. Dawson, Pictou, N.S."

Letter from J.W. Dawson to Charles Lyell, written from Pictou.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
States that Margaret's mother is almost as dear to him as his own. Comments on seeing Dr. Kennedy.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh. Wonders if he should enter the Church. Sends this letter, along with Master Howard Primrose, with a few examples of Indigenous workmanship. Comments on his geological observations and fossil collections.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Answers William's questions about going into the ministry. Describes her recent visit to France with a rich couple. States that she had an experience of the high life, which, she thought, neither brought peace or true happiness. Describes the beauty of the French cities and towns.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Thanks her for the beautiful purse which she sent him from London. Comments on her trips around Britain. Hopes that her next voyage will be to the New World.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Speaks of a riding excursion. Describes her close friendship with Isabelea Mathew.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Speaks of the election. Describes himself as one of the Reformers and comments on trying to convert the ignorant highlanders. Wishes her a good New Year.

Letter from David Walker to Margaret Mercer Dawson.