Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Encloses a parcel for Mr. Boyd. Speaks of his desire to see Margaret again.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Describes his short journey to the East Ward of Pictou. Comments on 'The Daughters of England' by Ellis. Asks how Mr. Rose, the mineralogist, is getting on.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Comments on Margaret's serious illness, and is happy that she is recovering. States that he has been writing some articles on agricultural chemistry. Remarks that he is sending gifts which she will be pleased to give the young Bells. Describes the flowers.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Remarks that he would like to have her opinion on his abandoning the pursuit of wealth for the ministry. Speaks of his desire to visit London.
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh Received the parcel of seeds that she sent along with her letter. Describes the beauty of spring.
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.