Archival Collections Catalogue

Letter, 20 December 1845

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20 December 1845

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from J.W. Dawson to Titus Saint, written from Pictou.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, December 1845

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12/01/45

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from J.W. Dawson to Charles Lycell.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 25 December 1845

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25 December 1845

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Sends his Christmas and New Year greetings. Remarks that his parents have been confined to the house.
Apologizes that there was no time to send a gift. Describes his lectures to the literary society on the scenery of Nova Scotia. Asks Margaret to be careful about what the wafers say. States that a small note is enclosed for Margaret's father from Mr. O. Dawson. Hopes to get to Scotland before another year.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 August 1845

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30 August 1845

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Appreciates Margaret's letters. Speaks of his father's love for his farm. Remarks on meeting a girl who was sailing to the United States because Pictou was dull and the wages were low.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 September 1845

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30 September 1845

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 letter of September 2nd. Has heard news that gossip says Margaret has a husband. Speaks of attending a Church meeting. His father has just finished his harvest.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 15 July 1845

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15 July 1845

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that his last letter had not been answered, but that the original terms of their correspondence was that she never promised to answer any of his letters. Hopes to visit her next year.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899