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Letter, 1 August 1843

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes her illness as a grave inflammation of the lungs which resulted from her neglect of a cold. The physician gave her drugs 9 times a day. Se was bled several times and 8 times blistered. Has been under doctors supervision since a but is recovering.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 17 July 1844

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

Letter, 1 March 1844

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.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady

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