Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Mr. Crerar is leaving from Britain in fifteen minutes. Sends a few American books with Mr. Crerar for Margaret's nephews and nieces. Has not had time to find anything for Margaret. Remarks that his parents are ill, but that it is not serious.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Discusses Margaret's lack of confidence. Comments on her views regarding the differences between life in Pictou and life in Edinburgh. States that he was called to Halifax about a month ago to give some information to the Legislative committee about the coal and iron deposits. Also speaks of lecturing to the temperance societies.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
States that their letters could form a book of travels if the came into the hands of an imaginative bookwriter. Remarks on going to the little province of Prince Edward Island to attend lectures of the Divinity professor of his Church. States that he does not intend to give up geology because his love of nature is too great.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Has visited Halifax, the provincial seat of the government, with over 25,000 inhabitants. States that he gave three lectures there at the Mechanics Institute. sent one of his papers to the London Geological Society. Mr. (Charles) Lyell said that it excited some discussion.

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, 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.

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.