Letter from John William Dawson, Glasgow, Scotland, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he has arrived in Glasgow safely. Has received dinner invitations from some of his father's friends.

Personal letter, possibly to Vennor's mother, containing personal and professional updates

Letter from John William Dawson, Glasgow, Scotland, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes his depressed feeling with regard to travelling. Comments on Glasgow.

Letter from John William Dawson, Liverpool, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Describes how he has spent his time in Liverpool. Remarks that he has made some sketches of Margaret.

Letter from John William Dawson, Liverpool, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that he is still in Liverpool waiting for better wind conditions so that they might sail. States that he has received her letter. Sends his best to everyone in Edinburgh.

Letter from John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia, to Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh
Remarks that Pictou is scarcely as beautiful as Edinburgh, but that it is a nice little place. Asks Margaret to send a letter with Mr. Gordon if there is an opportunity. Would like her to visit.

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.