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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
