Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
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- June 11, 1912
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Steamship Ascania (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims
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Letter from Peter H. Sims to his son Harvey J. Sims on March 3, 1812 from Mayagues [i.e., Mayagüez] (Puerto Rico). Peter H. Sims writes about his trip to Puerto Rico to assess risks on behalf of his company: he summarizes and comments on Puerto Rico's climate, landscape, history, people, American interest, Catholic Church, Spanish rule, agriculture, sugar cane production: "I thought I had retired from active work but I am at is as hard as ever and I enjoy it. I do not know if the trip will do the Co. any good. The conditions are all new to me."
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Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims, 1902-1910..
Part of Sims Family collection.
Eight letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written between 1902 and 1910.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Printed Christmas and New Year's greeting (includes envelope).
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Letter from Bella King dated 4 Grange Road, Toronto, June 28, 1908 to Florence Sims after the birth of William, her second child. She asks about the baby, mentions family, friends, and plans: "Willie is going to take [mother Isabel King] on a trip when he comes back from Quebec." Signed Isabel King.
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Roos, Elizabeth to C. White Mortimer.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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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Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence from friends.
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Three letters from friends of Harvey J. Sims.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
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Typewritten letter marked (confidential) from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated September 11, 1907, accompanied by a carbon copy of a letter from John A. Lang to A.B. Aylesworth; together with a letter from Peter H. Sims to Harvey dated October 1, 1907 commenting on Mackenzie King's proposals.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Describes facial swelling suffered frequently and use of antiphlogistine, also at Harvey's request writes as much as he knows of the life of his father the Rev. James Sims.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing New Bath House, Ocean Park, California, with handwritten note "Had a swim there Monday, PHS."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Bella King (sister of W.L. Mackenzie King) dated July 17, [1904] to her friend Florence Sims, who has just given birth to her first child. After asking about the baby and Florence's health, Bella announces that "the house question" has finally been settled and that they are to move to 4 Grange Road in the middle of September, talks about holidays, and reports on going to "the Dundonald reception" with her Father John King. Signed Bella.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Congratulates Harvey on being elected president of the Berlin Board of Trade: "Enter upon your duties with modesty knowing that there is much to learn and act as one putting on armour and not boasting as one taking it off after victory." He reminds Harvey of his "paramount duty to home and family and that Florence and the baby have the first claim on your time and thoughts."
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Wanless, Alice to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo: concerning bible class.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and loaded yourself with a heavy debt … but you always were an extravagant boy." He continues with advice on getting and staying out of debt and living within his means (includes envelope).
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims.
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Handwritten telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James Sims in Berlin, Ont. on October 29, 1902, sending congratulations on their wedding day.
Salutation: none; Signature: W.L. Mackenzie King.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Step by step instructions for preparing Harvey's new house for occupancy, starting with liming the cellar and ending with papering and decorations (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey : correspondence to his son Harvey J. Sims before 1900
Part of Sims Family collection.
Thirteen letters from Peter H. Sims to Harvey J. Sims written before 1900.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: Postcard, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 1899-1900.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: congratulating Harvey on finally getting his own room and on being appointed as secretary of the Berlin Board of Trade, advice about making the most of the opportunity: "Aim high, do your duty and you will get there. Do not neglect your reading: There is nothing more necessary in a young man, than that he read best current literature of the day and also the biographies of the world's great and good men."
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Family news (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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Jemima is glad to hear the news that Harvey has decided to leave the hotel and get a room; also advice on emulating his father's path to success, also to learn German (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice about saving, not spending (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: nervousness concerning Harvey's arranged yachting trip with "the boys": "You are a daring venturesome boy with not any too much precaution or forethought" (includes envelope and enclosed letter from Mr. Ruby).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
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On hearing a report that Harvey had been struck by a ball, Jemima advises him strongly to give up football as "beneath the dignity of a practicing [sic] barrister" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Toronto, October 4, 1895 to his wife Jemima Sims: "My dear wife, enclosed find a birthday present from me on this your birthday. As year after year rolls away we come to know each other better and to love each other more and more."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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New York (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima : general correspondence received.
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General correspondence received by Jemima Sims.
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Lockie, James, Secretary, Mercantile Fire Insurance Co. to Peter Harvey Sims.
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From Waterloo: letter from James Lockie to P.H. Sims reporting internal issues and factions, personnel problems and cliques working for their own ends.
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Bruce, Hattie A. to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Hattie A. Bruce dated Waterloo June 16, 1892 on behalf of the Ladies' Aid Society, thanking Margaret for her donation and giving her news of friends and family: "I had the pleasure of spending Tuesday evening at Mr. Davidson's watching Emma and a number of her friends going through their Delsarte exercises" (Includes envelope addressed c/o Dr. Davidson, 207 College St., Toronto.)
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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, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
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Waterloo: letter addressed to Harvey in Forest, relaying all the family news, describing their mother's reaction to a newspaper report that Harvey had almost drowned (includes envelope).
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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, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo (includes envelope addressed to Forest, Ontario).
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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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Oberholtzer, Clara to her aunt Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Clara Oberholtzer dated Alanson, [Michigan], December 10, 1890 to her aunt Jemima Sims reporting on the death of her aunt Angelina Dunham (nee Cook), the grief of Mr. Dunham, and the effect on other family members.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Telegram from Peter H. Sims dated London, Ontario, October 1, 1890 to his wife Jemima Sims, with a message that he is somewhat better.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo.
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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, Rella May : correspondence to her father, Peter Harvey Sims.
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From Floradale (includes envelope).
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Argo, Ann to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Anne Argo, Eden Mills, [date illegible: 1890?] in response to one from Margaret, calling her an old friend and sympathizing in her widowhood. She gives all the news of illnesses and doctoring of family and friends. This letter was enclosed with one to Florence, June 30 1890.
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Davidson, Margaret to Florence Roos.
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Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, June 30, 1890 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto. She says she received and encloses a letter from Mrs. Argo for Florence's mother to read, and that if she is well she will be there on Tuesday (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey : patent correspondence and legal agreements to and from Henry B. Weaver.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence and agreements relating to a U.S. patent issued to Peter H. Sims and Philip Hohmeier of Waterloo for improvements to a hot air furnace and the transfer of manufacturing rights to Henry B. Weaver of Blue Ball, Pennsylvania. In the first letter of May 6, 1886, A.M. Weaver asks about the "Balm of Life receipt" sent to her by Peter, but wants to know how many ounces of "oil of origanum" are needed.
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Elsley, Anna C. to her sister Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Anna C. Elsley postmarked Breslau, September 27, 1889 to her sister Jemima Sims describing the death of her daughter, "Carrie" on August 19, 1889 (Includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey : estate of Janet Sims.
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Correspondence and accounts relating to James and Janet Sims' finances from 1875-1881, also to Janet Sims' estate from 1881-1888. James died in 1880 and Janet died Oct. 3, 1881.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.
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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, 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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Mabee, L.B., Mr. and Mrs to George and Margaret Davidson.
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Invitation from the aunt and uncle of Fannie M. Thorold to the wedding of their niece to Alexander Davidson, to be held September 16, 1886, in Port Rowan (includes envelope)
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Kempt, Maggie to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Forest-Hill, Glasgow, December 22, 1886 to her mother Margaret Davidson, containing news of the family, her son George's impressions of Canada and that his health has improved (includes envelope).
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Davidson, Margaret to Florence Roos.
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Letter from Margaret Davidson dated Toronto, November 19, 1886 to her granddaughter Florence Roos, sending the news of family doings in Toronto (includes envelope).
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Kempt, Maggie to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Wiston Manre [Manor?], Wiston, by Biggar, July 1, 1886 to her mother Margaret Davidson describing her daughter Florence's asthma, and thanking her mother for looking after her son George on his trip to Canada. She sends all the news of visitors from Canada and says of George: "I hope George will be able to go and see our old home when he is in Berlin. Do you know the people that have Forest-Hill? He has heard so much about it that he will be disappointed if he cannot get into the house. You will find George a great politician and a fearful Tory, but I hope he won't display his views too much among a lot of radicals. He says the Canadians are nearly all Radicals." In closing she says "this courting through the telephone must be a novel arrangement."
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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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Davidson, Catherine to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Margaret Davidson's sister-in-law Catherine Davidson from 5 Ann Place, Aberdeen, July 30, 1884 reporting the death of her brother and Margaret's brother-in-law John Davidson (includes envelope addressed to Mrs. Sheriff Davidson at 272 King Street, Toronto).
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Sims, Peter Harvey : business correspondence with John H. Robertson.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Business correspondence relating to mortgage loans and payments managed by John H. Robertson and Peter H. Sims. Includes correspondence from individuals about their payments.
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Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.
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From: Breslau, about sewing.
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Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.
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From: Breslau, about sewing.
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Struthers, Mr. and Mrs. to Margaret Davidson.
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Invitation from the parents of Maggie Rennie Struthers to the wedding of their daughter to Robert Garden Davidson, to be held October 3, 1882 in St. Catharines (includes envelope).
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Kempt, Florence to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Florence Kempt dated Glasgow, December 13, 1882 to her grandmother Margaret Davidson, written in pencil in capital letters.
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McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
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Two letters from Janet McQueen to her brother Peter H. Sims.
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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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McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
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From: Athena. Discusses how she and John can't pay the note; their boys are supporting them.
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Kempt, Maggie to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from Maggie Kempt dated Glasgow, April 28, 1881 to her mother Margaret Davidson written after she had received her mother's telegram reporting George Davidson's death the day before: "Your telegram telling us of dear Papa's death, came this morning about eight-o'clock when Irvine and I were dressing, and has made us all very downcast." She expresses her sorrow and sympathy, and also the effects of the technology of the telegram on her feelings: "This is the first telegram I have received across the Atlantic and somehow it seems to bring me nearer home than I have ever felt before. To think that I know today what happened with you yesterday and though the message brought sad news we are pleased you thought of telegraphing."
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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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Davidson, Catherine to George Davidson.
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Letter from George Davidson's sister Catherine from 5 Ann Place, Aberdeen, April 13, 1881: she is sorry for his protracted illness, and relates news of all the family.
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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, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Guelph, Ontario, May 31, 1880 to his wife Jemima Sims, on the way to Mount Forest where he has been called suddenly. Jemima and the children are not at home; he reassures her that he has left everything locked up, that he is lonely without the family, and that he is downhearted about serious business losses.
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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, 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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Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from George Davidson in New York, dated May 16, 1880 to his wife Margaret, commenting on the number of "pleasure seekers" passing his window on a Sabbath. He mentions that "other people from Berlin are here." He complains that he will be confined to his room as the elevator is out of order, recounts an accident with a chamber pot and complains that his appetite is not good (Includes envelope addressed to Margaret at "Forest Hill, Berlin, Ontario").
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Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from George Davidson at 100-West 53 St., New York dated May 7, 1880 to his wife Margaret, thanking her for letters received: "I am glad you are well and more than glad that Lizzie has got those ugly teeth out & hope she will now be free from that horrid disease neuralgia." He is having treatments of various sorts for his legs in the hope that he can walk without crutches, treatments that he describes in great detail and mentions that he is rooming with his son Sandy, who adds a page at the end of the letter.
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Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.
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Letter from George Davidson in Toronto, dated June 26, 1879, to his wife Margaret, reporting on treatment he has received in Toronto on his leg, people he has seen and visited, and arrangements for getting home. He underlines "slang" words such as "chimbly" and "cracks" (jokes).
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McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
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From: Walkerton. Discusses insolvency and money owed to John Robertson, and illness.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated London, Ontario, May 10, 1878 to his wife Jemima Sims; two court cases involving his business are being heard there.
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McQueen, John to his brother-in-law Peter Harvey Sims.
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Letter from John McQueen, Walkerton, to Peter H. Sims: note enclosed in favour of John Robertson, "I have never been well Since I took the medison which caused the fits," also received a letter from Peter's mother asking for money.
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Topp, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. to George and Margaret Davidson.
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Invitation from the parents of Wilhemina Topp to her wedding to William Davidson, son of George and Margaret Davidson, to be held September 20, 1877 in Toronto
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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, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 13, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "I was glad to hear you are seeing the great sights of the largest city in the Dominion and one of the best built cities on this continent." He gives news of Harvey, family, and friends. Includes envelope.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 12, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "My Dear Wife, I expected a letter from you yesterday and was much disappointed at not receiving one. However I conclude you are enjoying yourself so much that you can scarcely get time to write me. Yet I have no doubt that Harvey and Pa are the chief objects of your loving heart."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 8, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He is pleased to have received a letter, also that she enjoyed the trip but wants a better description when she gets home. He tells her that Harvey is doing well and that he himself is coping: "I am enjoying myself and have plenty of work to keep me busy. I go down to the place in the evening and am taking up the potatoes, but when night comes and I find I am alone and my thoughts are on you my dear wife. I send you a dozen kisses and I will kiss Harvey for you." Includes envelope.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 6, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal visiting Peter's brother James' family. He describes Harvey's distress at her leaving on the boat, his trip home to Berlin, arrangements for Harvey staying with Jemima's sister Rosy, and plans for visiting him the following day. Includes envelope.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, July 28, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am getting along very well, have plenty to do to keep me from getting lonesome. But when night come and before I retire to rest I feel that I [am] alone and that home would be dreary enough without you . . . What do you think the town has had a visit from Mrs Von Schultis. She is dressed up in wonderful fine style. Black. Silk. Bustles and flounces. I suppose she came to see her children, and get a plan (place?) for her little girl at [B---'s?] I think she has left. She created quite a sensation in town . . . Remember me to Harvey and tell him Pa would like to see him and that I hope he is a good boy. Be careful of the water and do not let him go too close to it. I do not wish to hurry you home but I feel that I would like to see you back sometime next week. I am your loving Husband, Peter."
Letterhead is The Mercantile Fire Insurance Company, President I.E. Bowman, P.H. Sims Secretary.
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Sims, Peter Harvey : Travers case.
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Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.
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Cook, Jemima: correspondence from friends to 1869.
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Correspondence from Jemima Cook's friends prior to her marriage in 1869.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Salem, October 4, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am making every endeavour to get out of the bush country but I cannot do so untill [sic] I collect the accounts and straighten the business somewhat. After I got back I went out collecting but found it was impossible to get any money, consequently I took cattle. By this means I got a dozen together and I then started for Elora to turn them into money, which I will do tomorrow."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
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Letter from Peter H. Sims from Glenelg, September 18, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "My dear wife
I arrived here safely last night and I Can tell you I was pretty tired. I feel somewhat sore this morning but will be all right soon. There was nothing remarkable happened on the way worthy to being related. When I came in sight of the old House in the moon light I then began to feel lonesome. I felt like turning in and staying all night but I knew you were not there to greet me on my return so I went on to mothers where I got a cup of tea and then went to bed. I slept well for I was very tired. I begin to see now how lonesome I am going to be without you. No one can supply your place and now you are away I begin to feel it . . . I now bid you good bye with a good hearty kiss.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
I remain your loving husband
P.H. Sims.”
Includes a stamped envelope addressed to Jemima at Flora P.O. (later Floradale) and postmarked Walkerton.
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Letter from Hannah Cook dated Preston, September 2, 1869 to her sister Jemima "Mrs. P.H." Sims, giving her family and friends' news from Salem and from Preston. Mention of dressmaking, spinning, and good food.
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Letter from Hannah Cook dated March 4, 1869 to her sister Jemima Cook, with an added note signed "Harriet", probably visiting their sister Rosie Bricker in Salem. Written on lined paper (Includes envelope postmarked Feb. 12, 1869; probably not correct one).
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Bricker, Rosie to her sister Jemima Cook.
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Letter from Rosie Bricker dated Salem, December 22 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook. She writes that her husband Ephraim can't leave the mill at Christmas (Includes envelope).
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Bricker, Rosie to her sister Jemima Cook.
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Letter at least partially from Rosie Bricker postmarked Salem, December 1, 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook, about Christmas. Most of the letter seems to be written by another (younger?) sister about social life or lack of it in Elora and Salem with some speculation about the future (includes envelope).
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