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Letter, 2 September 1845
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4 pages
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
Speaks of an engagement to another man. Remarks that her religious feelings are not helped by her parents.
Partial letter, missing last page. Likely continued in 1022-2-6-003-0026.