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Letter, 15 May 1841
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Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1830, the daughter of a merchant, Margaret A. Y. Mercer married John William Dawson in March of 1847. The couple lived at 293 University Street, Montreal. One of her sons, George Mercer Dawson (1849–1901), became a well known and respected scientist and geologist like his father. She died in September of 1913.
Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 6 Windmill Street, Edinburgh, to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Remarks that she is anxious to receive his expected letter from Pictou. States that the cleaning has been going on without intermission since William left. Mr. Gordon Mr. Sutherland, and Mr. Primrose have been visiting. Mentions that Marion has also written him.
Letter missing March 2022.