Archival Collections Catalogue

CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-005-0044
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28 October 1843

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 August 1843

CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-005-0046
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30 August 1843

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, July 1843

CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-005-0048
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July 1843

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he would like to have her opinion on his abandoning the pursuit of wealth for the ministry. Speaks of his desire to visit London.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 15 May 1843

CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-005-0050
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15 May 1843

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Received the parcel of seeds that she sent along with her letter. Describes the beauty of spring.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 29 March 1843

CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-006-0053
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29 March 1843

Part of Dawson-Harrington Families Fonds

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Describes the whitewashing season. Compares men and women with regards to their attitudes toward working.

Dawson, Margaret, Lady