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Letter, 1 October 1846

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Gives his reasons for not having time to come to Edinburgh. Remarks that he may not be as busy during the winter. His mother is very ill. Describes his religious thoughts.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 1 September 1843

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

Letter, 10 September 1844

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 11 February 1847

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

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