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Letter, 2 September 1846
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CA MUA MG 1022-2-6-002-0019
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6 pages
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(1830-1913)
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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.
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Letter from Margaret A. Y. Mercer, 11 Arniston Place, Newington, Edinburgh to John William Dawson, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Asks for his decision with regards to returning to Edinburgh. Remarks that she is very disappointed he has not yet returned. Describes her feelings about religion and modern science. Speaks of her friend Isabelea Mathew Galashiels marrying Mr. Hall, an architect.
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1377/15-B-20
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- Dawson, John William, Sir, 1820-1899 (Recipient)