Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Sends her a few curiosities from Nova Scotia including a rocking chair, a box, and a basket ornamented with porcupine quills. Remarks that he has been doing some sketching lately.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes her tours of Scotland. Remarks that she visited the cotton mills.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes his views on travelling through the imagination. Remarks that Glasgow is a beautiful city. He was delighted to receive her letter.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Mr. Grey has died of a disease of the windpipe. Remarks that she is studying under Mr. Brown.

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Thanks William for the birds which arrived in perfect condition.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Sends her some American magazines. Tells Margaret that she excites him greatly and that he is very interested in her.

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 John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Comments on Margaret's refusal of his proposal. However, he will remain a good friend. Hopes that the Bell's children are well.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Has not heard from her in four months. Describes fireworks in Pictou to celebrate the Queen's baby boy.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Describes the wreck of the ship Isabella. Remarks tat a cargo of several tons of West India conches was brought into his father's wharf.