Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Called Mr. Hossburg. Discusses the Church and his concept of a Christian. Remarks on the Baptists in Nova Scotia.
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 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 Remarks on dining with Mr. Boyd. Speaks of Mr. Johnson's meeting. Will meet Margaret's father on Saturday.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Saw Margaret's father. Finished reading Mr. Beverley's pamphlet. Invites Margaret on walk tomorrow, and will meet her on Preston Street.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Speaks of Mr. Hossburgh. Remarks that it is important for them to get Margaret's mother's consent and blessing.
Letter from John William Dawson, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer , 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh Fears that he spoke harshly to Margaret's mother. Recommends that Mr. Hossburgh should advise her mother. Tells Margaret that if her mother suspects anything treasonable, she should show her this letter.
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.