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Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from J.W. Dawson to Charles Lyell.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
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Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from J.W. Dawson to Charles Lyell.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Warns her not to rely on his coming to Edinburgh this autumn. States that he is becoming more and more involved in public and private work of all kinds. Discusses his future career. Wishes that he could devote himself wholly to the course of religion. Speaks of his father being ill. Describes his feelings towards doctors. Sorry to her of the death of Mrs. Cleghorn's child.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Copy of letter from William Dawson
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Draft or copy of letter (recipient name illegible).
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Gives his reasons for not having time to come to Edinburgh. Remarks that he may not be as busy during the winter. His mother is very ill. Describes his religious thoughts.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from J.W. Dawson to C.D. Archibald, written from Pictou.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from J.W. Dawson to C.D. Archibald, written from Pictou.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Has done a considerable proportion of his work. Describes the singing of the birds in front of the castle.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Went to Mrs. Bell's yesterday. Will call on Margaret's mother tomorrow. Remarks on going out with Mr. Patterson.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Describes his feelings towards her. Describes Pictou, Nova Scotia - its climate, its people, its literary and religious institutions. Speaks of his parents property in Pictou, and their servants. Remarks that he will return to Nova Scotia next spring. Explains that the original purpose in coming to Edinburgh was to spend time with Margaret.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899
Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh
Describes his feelings towards her. Remarks that he has had a letter from home.
Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899