Letter from Charles Lyell to John William Dawson, written from Bloomberg.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Comments on receiving Mr. (Peter) Bell's letter. Describes a recent visit to Prince Edward Island. Remarks on the arrival of Mr. (Charles) Lyell and his wife in Pictou. Describes his geological excursions wit Mr. Lyell.

Letter from Mr. Peter Bell, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
States that his father-in-law (Mr. Mercer) requested that he write William a few lines. Mr. Lawson would like to apologize for confusing one of William's paid bills. All the family on Windmill Street are well. Marion Mercer has married Mr. George Primrose. Mrs. Cleghorn has delivered a daughter.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Encloses a parcel for Mr. Boyd. Speaks of his desire to see Margaret again.

Letter from David Walker to Margaret Mercer Dawson, written from London.

Letter from David Walker to Margaret Mercer Dawson, written from Portobello, Brighton Crescent West.

Letter from George R. Young to James Dawson.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Thanks William for the presents he sends from time to time. States that the children loved the American books. Feels that his letter dated Auguust 30th was the best she had ever received.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes his short journey to the East Ward of Pictou. Comments on 'The Daughters of England' by Ellis. Asks how Mr. Rose, the mineralogist, is getting on.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Comments on Margaret's serious illness, and is happy that she is recovering. States that he has been writing some articles on agricultural chemistry. Remarks that he is sending gifts which she will be pleased to give the young Bells. Describes the flowers.