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Letter, 15 May 1843

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, 31 March 1843

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he was grieved by the news of Mr. Boyd's death. As b her request, he has destroyed her letter of December 1st, although she has no reason to feel ashamed of her sentiments.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 25 January 1843

Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Encloses half a sovereign together with the list from Peter Lawson's catalogue, and would like Margaret to buy him some seeds, which she could send to him with Mr. Crerar or Mr. Purves. Speaks of an ingenious gentleman inventing a machine in which he proposes to fly to America in 24 hours.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 16 August 1842

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 6 July 1842

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Sends Margaret and Marion a few stuffed birds. Gives detailed instructions on how to display them.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 May 1842

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Edinburgh, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street
Discusses gardening. Describes her letters as beautiful.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 30 May 1842

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 31 March 1842

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 26 December 1842

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

Letter, 25 November 1842

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.

Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899

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