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.
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.
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.
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.