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.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh. Shall have to go to Glasgow next Wednesday. Wonders if Margaret can consent to be his wife. Suggests that they decide as seriously as possible on future marriage proceedings.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Fears that his last letter regarding his conversation with her father may have been misleading. Attempts to clarify.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Feels that it is strange that Margaret's parents should be against his calling on Margaret at their home. Describes his anxiety to see her.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Remarks on seeing Margaret's father, who feels that there should be as little delay as possible, and that Margaret's mother should not be bothered with the arrangements.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Has seen Margaret's father, who says that they must manage everything themselves, and the sooner the better, without the help of Margaret's mother.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Remarks on his conversation with Margaret's father. Describes his feelings toward the attitude of Margaret's mother.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Has read her friend's letter. Describes his search to discover the right path and God's will. Will see her father today. Will try to call on Mrs. Bell tomorrow.
