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Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Describes the wreck of the ship Isabella. Remarks tat a cargo of several tons of West India conches was brought into his father's wharf.
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
Sends her some American magazines. Tells Margaret that she excites him greatly and that he is very interested in her.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from David Walker to Margaret Mercer Dawson, written from London.
Walker, David
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
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 Margaret's refusal of his proposal. However, he will remain a good friend. Hopes that the Bell's children are well.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter to Margaret Mercer Dawson from Alex Pirie, written from Dundee.
Pirie, Alexander
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Discusses gardening. Describes her letters as beautiful.
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
Has not heard from her in four months. Describes fireworks in Pictou to celebrate the Queen's baby boy.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter to Margaret Mercer Dawson from Alex Pirie, written from Dundee.
Pirie, Alexander
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 receiving Mr. (Peter) Bell's letter. Describes a recent visit to Prince Edward Island. Remarks on the arrival of Mr. (Charles) Lyell and his wife in Pictou. Describes his geological excursions wit Mr. Lyell.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899