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Letter, 27 March 1846

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

Letter, 1 October 1846

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

Letter, 24 February 1847

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

Letter, 4 February 1847

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

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