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Struthers, Mr. and Mrs. to Margaret Davidson.

SCA369-GA427-2-64
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1882

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).

Sims family

King, Bella to Florence Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-86
File
February 14, 1915

Part of Sims Family collection.

Letter from Bella King dated 4 Grange Road, Toronto, February 14, 1915 to Florence Sims, writing on her mother's behalf [Isabel King]. She thanks Florence for sending her mother "the very pretty little knitted wrap", also that it was good of her "to think of Max and his little family," and reports that Max's health is much better. She also mentions "this awful war" and how women have "worked and are working everywhere." She speaks of her mother's health as well. Signed Bella King.

Sims family

Page, Forsey to Florence Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-89
File
1934-1936

Part of Sims Family collection.

Two letters and a drawing from Forsey Page, Architect, concerning a possible addition to Florence's bedroom:
1935 December 5: Forsey Page to Florence describing a sleeping porch or covered balcony off her bedroom
1936 May 13: Forsey Page is disappointed that she has decided against a sun room.
Includes a drawing in pencil dated January 23, 1934: "Sketch showing new door and porch off bed room #1."

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-4
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September 9, 1895

Part of Sims Family collection.

St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-5
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September 18, 1895

Part of Sims Family collection.

New York (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-7
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July 18, 1898

Part of Sims Family collection.

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).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-95-12
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May 30, 1899

Part of Sims Family collection.

Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-1
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August 10, 1902

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).

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.

SCA369-GA427-3-96-4
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January 28, 1904

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."

Sims family

Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.