Personal business, 1938-1939 : A.
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Personal business, 1938-1939 : A.
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Personal business, 1940-1942 : A.
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Peter Harvey Sims and Jemima Cook Family
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Records documenting the lives, activities and interests of Peter Harvey Sims and his wife Jemima Cook, of Peter's interactions with his father James Sims, mother Janet Harvey Sims, step-brother John Robertson, sister Janet McQueen, and business partners, and childhood records and young adulthood records relating to their children Harvey and Rella.
Letters from Jemima's sisters shed light on girls' and women's lives in the latter half of the 19th century, the activities available, the desolation of being socially isolated, detailed recounting of the deaths of loved ones, all interspersed with everyday news of family and friends.
In his letters to family, Peter displays an articulate and caring nature, a love of his children and family, and good sense of humour. He writes long letters; the larger the paper the larger his writing, and he never hesitates to offer Harvey advice and opinions on Harvey's actions and activities, most of which fall short of Peter's expectations. Whenever Peter and Jemima travel together or alone, Peter surveys the social, economic, cultural, architectural state of the place visited, the habits, dress and morals of the inhabitants, and its agricultural and business prospects.
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Philip, William to Harvey J. Sims.
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Handwritten letter from William Philip, President of the Grand River Conservation Commission, Galt, to Harvey J. Sims, dated May 16, 1942, in response to the news that Mackenzie King cannot attend the opening of the dam: "It would be unkind to urge him further, when his letter indicates how sincerely he is concentrating on his heavy task. The letter gives a sidelight on his earnestness. The pity is that we do not support more fully, with our sympathy, one who in these dark hours, is carrying our country's load."
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Photographic prints and negatives. Prints include a ca. 1885 portrait of Peter H. Sims, three photographs of W.L. Mackenzie King given to Harvey by King, as well as negatives of Chicopee house and grounds, and of the Sims family.
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Issues of local newspapers and printed material.
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Correspondents include P.H. Roos about Harvey's investments; Newton W. Rowell in 1931 congratulating Harvey on his re-election as a bencher; also George Royle and "Lady Royle" May 23, 1928 and April 25, 1928 about arriving for a visit.
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Redfern, A.S. to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from A.S. Redfern, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, replying to Harvey J. Sims on behalf of the Governor-General (John Buchan), thanking Harvey for his letter and publication sent.
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Reforestation correspondence concerning pests.
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Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims concerned with identifying and remedying pests attacking his tree and shrub specimens.
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Blueprint, undated for Kenneth Sims.
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Rogers, Norman McLeod to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter from Norman McLeod Rogers, Secretary to President of the Privy Council, dated August 20, 1928, responding in Mackenzie King's absence to a letter and clipping sent by Harvey J. Sims. Salutation: "Dear Sir"; Signature: "Norman McL. Rogers" [handwritten].
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Roos, Elizabeth : Red Cross certificate.
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Certificate of life membership in the Canadian Red Cross Society presented to Mrs. William Roos, dated August 26, 1915.
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Roos, Elizabeth to C. White Mortimer.
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Handwritten draft of a letter by Elizabeth Roos in response to a newspaper advertisement seeking relatives of John Davidson on behalf of the estate of Minnie B. Davidson, providing details of their relationship to the deceased. Attached is the advertisement "Are there heirs here?" Includes a carbon copy of a letter to the same Charles White Mortimer from James Davidson, M.A., M.B., Burnside House, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, describing his knowledge of the John Davidson who had been lost to his family, and also the family genealogy.
Includes a carte de visite, head and shoulders portrait, sepia-toned, signed John Davidson, taken by Caswell & Davy, Duluth, Minnesota.
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Roos, Florence : report cards.
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Report cards for Florence Roos dated June 1890 and June 1891 from Rolleston House, Toronto, signed by Mrs. Neville.
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Roos, Florence : school compositions
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Two compositions by Florence Roos, with comments by the teacher, dated 1892.
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Includes one letter from H.M. Snyder (furniture manufacturer) in 1941 about their mutual stays in hospital and state of health; a letter from Harvey to Dan Shantz in 1930 about the need for more snow fencing on the road past Chicopee, and correspondence with Titus Shantz about his dog licences.
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Correspondence relates to Harvey J. Sims' activities as Colonel of the Scots Fusiliers.
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Season of Russian Ballet, 1912.
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One leaflet promoting the Royal Opera's 1912 season at Covent Garden
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Sharpe, Nellie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Letter from Nellie Sharpe dated July 27, 1930, Winnipeg, Manitoba to her cousin Harvey J. Sims, conveying the news that their mutual uncle, William Andrew Sims, had died in New Westminster, B.C. on July 21 or 22. She says of him, "he was a harder man than your father [Peter H. Sims] or mine [James C. Sims], not the genial temperament they had."
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Sharpe, Nellie to Kenneth Sims.
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Letter from Nellie Sharpe, dated March 28, 1948 Winnipeg, Manitoba, thanking Kenneth for writing with information about Rella. Very difficult handwriting.
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The Sims family collection encompasses records of the Sims and Cook, Davidson and Garden families retained by members of the two family branches that came together when Harvey James Sims and Florence Katherine Roos married in 1902. Their Sims and Davidson forbears were equally significant in the history of the Waterloo-Wellington area and in the growth and development of agriculture, education, business and government. Harvey James Sims and Florence Katherine Roos were deeply involved in their local community of Berlin, (later Kitchener) Ontario and their own records contain significant additions to our knowledge of local personalities and affairs. Harvey was a childhood and lifelong friend of William Lyon Mackenzie King; they wrote and visited each other regularly. King's sister Bella was also a close friend of Florence from school days on.
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Typescript by Florence K. Sims with note on last page: "Read at the annual meeting of the Waterloo County Historical Society, Oct.1928."
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Sims, Florence : constitution of The Monday Club.
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Constitution and by-laws of The Monday Club, formed for the purpose of "reading and general improvement" whose motto is taken from "The Princess" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson: "Knowledge is now no more a fountain sealed, Drink Deep, until the sins of Emptiness, Gossip, spite and slander die"
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Sims, Florence : Cook family genealogical information.
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Handwritten information about the Cook family in Pennsylvania: "Information from Mrs. Andrew Markle", transcriber unidentified but probably Florence Sims.
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Identity card issued on June 22, 1918 to Florence K. Sims by the Canada Registration Board, "for the national purposes," to be carried at all times.
Grand River Country Club membership card, 1919.
Trip ephemera: Florence Sims and Mrs. William Roos, London and Paris.
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Essays both typewritten and handwritten by Florence Sims, one dated October 30, 1905, on literary topics, possibly composed for "The Monday Club."
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Sims, Florence: last will and testament.
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Sims, Florence to Elizabeth Roos.
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Photographic postcard (damaged) from Florence Sims dated Prince Rupert B.C. August 18, 1922, to her mother Elizabeth Roos, showing a totem pole in Alert Bay, B.C. The postcard is accompanied by handwritten notes and observations made on a trip.
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Gay Estill Robb, James Kenneth, and William Harvey Sims.
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Memorandum of agreement made June 22, 1944 respecting the will and assets of Harvey J. Sims in light of his impending marriage with Gay Estill Robb. This agreement is signed and sealed by all parties and witnessed; the attached will of the same date is signed and witnessed, two other notarized documents also signed and witnessed.
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Sims, Harvey J. : agreement with Rella May Stewart.
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Agreement (carbon) between Harvey J. Sims and his sister Rella May Stewart dated January 2, 1923, concerning possession and ownership of silver and gold items from their parents' estate.
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Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence from friends.
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Three letters from friends of Harvey J. Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence with Rella May Stewart and family.
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Eleven letters to and from Harvey J. Sims and Rella May Stewart and family.
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Wide range of ephemera retained by Harvey J. Sims between 1886 and 1912. Includes invitations to "at homes" and organized social events, dance cards, dinner menu, also a copy of the The Second Annual Meeting of the Ontario Associated Boards of Trade, Toronto, Feb. 22-23, 1912.
Some ephemera is associated with local clubs, most of which Harvey was a member: Berlin H.S. Musical and Literary Society, The Beavers' Club, Grand River Lodge, Bachelors of Berlin and Waterloo, The Berlin Club and Young Men of the Ark.
Includes an 1896 curling scorecard with heavily illustrated covers, advertising the Dominion Brewery, Toronto, and Harvey J.'s Trinity University convocation program, June 27, 1896.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : death of King George V.
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Program of a memorial service held at All Saints Church, Pasadena, California, February 2, 1936 for the late King George V, who had died on January 20 of that year. Harvey and Florence were in California at the time.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : Scots Fusiliers.
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Christmas card from the Scots Fusiliers of Canada with photograph (printed on coated paper) tipped in: "Their Majesties at Kitchener, June 6th, 1939." Left to right: William Lyon Mackenzie King, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, standing on the reception platform at the Kitchener railway station.
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Sims, Harvey J. : ephemera : W.L. Mackenzie King clippings.
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Clippings about William Lyon Mackenzie King, some dated but most not.
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Sims, Harvey J. : football ephemera.
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Membership cards signed by Harvey J. Sims for the Rangers Football Club dated 1890 and 1899, listing officers and executive, club grounds and colours. In 1890, Harvey J. Sims is listed as on the Committee of Management; in 1899, he is on the executive committee. The 1899 card includes the W.F.A (Western Football Association) schedule for the spring season. These cards are in addition to a copy of the Western Football Association Annual for 1900, edited by D. Forsyth, Secretary Western Football Association and printed in Berlin. This volume contains the constitution and rules, hints for referees and players, as well as detailed lists of champion teams from 1880 to 1899. The pages for 1900, printed in red, appear to have been pasted in at the front and end of the 1899.
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Sims, Harvey J. : lawn bowling ephemera.
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Scrapbook covering activities of the Canadian Lawn Bowling Association in general and H.J. Sims in particular from 1924 to 1941. Harvey J. Sims was on the Dominion Lawn Bowling Association Canadian team chosen to compete in Great Britain in 1924, and afterward continued to actively participate in the sport, winning many trophies. The scrapbook includes clippings, many with team photographs and portraits, drawings, schedules, itineraries relating to Harvey's involvement in lawn bowling events locally, in Ontario, the United States, and Great Britain.
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Snapshots of Kenneth and William Sims at a beach; one image of the water.
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Two images of a woman seated in a chair, possibly at Chicopee; two images of the grounds at Chicopee.
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Images of Harvey J. Sims, groups of people and dogs, and house and grounds at Chicopee.
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Sims, Harvey J. : poem "A trip to the Pan-Am."
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Long poem of 22 stanzas by Harvey J. Sims on the occasion of travelling to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1900 with "Mrs. Roos, 3 girls."
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Sims, Harvey J. : trip ephemera.
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Menu for the Restaurant Nimb Tivoli, Copenhagen, August 24, 1934. Menu is in French and Norwegian.
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Sims, Harvey J. : trip ephemera : Canadian Bar Association to London England, July 1924.
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Ephemera including lists of names, invitations, menus, itineraries relating to a special meeting of the British, Canadian, and American Bar Associations held in London, England, July 1924.
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Sims, Harvey J. to C. Ellison Kaumeyer.
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Typewritten letter, carbon, to Mr. C. Ellison Kaumeyer dated June 8, 1938, accepting his invitation to stay overnight in Niagara Falls and expressing pleasure at being able to visit with Mackenzie King and his sister whom he has not seen for some time.
Salutation: "Dear Mr. Kaumeyer [typewritten]" ; Signature: "Yours sincerely [typewritten]."
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Sims, Harvey J. to Jemima Sims.
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From Waterloo: letter to M.J. Sims in Petoskey, Michigan (includes envelope).
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Sims, Harvey J. to Kenneth Sims.
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Letter from Harvey J. Sims dated January 25, 1945, Delray Beach, Florida to his son Kenneth, urging him to come to Florida for the month of April, which he has already booked and paid for. He needs Kenneth to let him know definitely.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter and J. Ross Stewart.
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Kitchener: carbon typescript concerning J. Ross Stewart's disability insurance.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims.
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Two letters from Harvey J. Sims to his parents Peter H. and Jemima Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey Sims
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From Kettle Point: letter to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
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Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 12, 1934, in reply to King's letter of May 10 requesting plants and shrubs from Woodside. Harvey replies that he was unable to make the request due to the health of the owner and says he will let King know when it might be possible.
Salutation: "My dear Billy"; Signature: "With the kindest regards from the both of us, I am, Yours most sincerely."
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Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
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Typewritten letter, carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated October 22, 1937, following up on King's letter of October 16 and replying that he has ordered two copies of Violet Markham's book; also that he had spoken to "Mr. Sanderson, the Chief Librarian of the Toronto Public Library." This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy dated the same day of Harvey J. Sims' letter to Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. In London, England, requesting copies of Violet Markham's book and mentioning that it had been suggested to him by "The Rt. Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada."
Salutation: "My Dear Billy [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours very sincerely [typewritten]."
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Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
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Typewritten letter, green carbon copy, from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King dated May 11, 1942, asking on behalf of Louis Lang that King use his influence to "induce" the American Ambassador from Russia to speak at the Canadian Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting in Toronto. Further, Harvey explains that Louis Lang is a close personal friend and that if Mr. Litvinoff cannot speak, King could perhaps suggest someone who would. This letter is accompanied by a carbon copy of Louis Lang's letter to Mackenzie King on the same subject, dated May 9, 1942.
Salutation: "My dear Billy" ; Signature: "Yours most sincerely."
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Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
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Typewritten carbon letter from Harvey J. Sims to William Lyon Mackenzie King, recommending Charles Henry, a junior solicitor in his office, "for appointment as a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Canadian navy."
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Sims, Harvey James to Florence Sims.
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Photographic postcard from Harvey J. Sims postmarked Berlin, Ont., July 25 1906: "Old Opera House, London, Canada". Handwritten message: "We won our first two games. Am just going out with Buck & Harry Pope – Sam, Irvin Woelfle. Tell Mrs Woelfle they are all well at home. Love to all including Kenneth, Harvey."
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Sims, James : Peter Harvey Sims and Jemima Cook marriage record.
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Return of marriages solemnized by Rev. T.A. Ferguson for the half-year ending June 30, 1869, which register page contains an entry for the marriage of Peter Harvey Sims of Glenelg Township, age 25, and Mary Jemima Cook of Waterloo Township, age 22, that took place May 18, 1869. This record was retained by Rev. James Sims.
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Sims, James and Janet : mortgage documents.
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Documents relating to mortgage on Con. 13, lot 2, east side, dated 1865, abstract and discharge of same.
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Sims, James and Janet to their son Peter Harvey Sims.
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Letter from James and Janet Sims, Hawkesville, thanking Peter H. Sims for the $30.00 he sent so they could pay for the cow.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
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Three letters from James Campbell Sims in Montreal to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
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James writes about illness in the family.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
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James expresses desire to see old home again; he is not well.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
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Harvey has arrived to visit.
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Sims, James: return of marriages for the year 1858.
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One sheet recording marriages solemnized before James Sim [sic], Baptist minister, for the year ending December 31, 1858, among whose effects it was found. "Peter Sim" is listed as witness for the marriage of William Parker, age 21, and Sarah Jane Harris, age 15, both of Wellesley, that took place in Wellesley May 10, 1858.
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
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"You are getting quite careless about your mother, you promised to come in the fall but failed."
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
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Four letters from Janet Sims in Salem to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
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"I had dinner ready waiting for you on that day but as you failed to come I had it all to myself."
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
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Postcard from Salem to say she has received Peter's letters.
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
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Letter asking after William in Manitoba, family comings and goings.
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Sims, Jemima : general correspondence received.
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General correspondence received by Jemima Sims.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Lugano, Switzerland (includes envelope).
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