[Wiship?], L. to Louis Henry Wagner.
- SCA105-GA77-5-63
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- May 20, 1893
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
correspondence from L. [Wiship?] to Louis Henry Wagner.
Wagner Hailer family
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[Wiship?], L. to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
correspondence from L. [Wiship?] to Louis Henry Wagner.
Wagner Hailer family
Anthes family to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from John Schmidt Anthes, Lydia Catherine Anthes and Lydia Louisa Anthes Breithaupt and others to cousin Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses their summer at the Breithaupt cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene) and in Sans Souic, Moon River, the well-being of family and friends and Albert Liborious' upcoming trip to Germany.
Anthes, John Schmitt
Bean, Euphemia to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Euphemia Bean to brother Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses their sister Emma visiting her.
Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Eusebius Hailer to Louis Henry Wagner.
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Correspondence from Eusebius Haier Bean to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the health of their mother and Eusebius' plans to visit Ohio.
Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Eusebius Hailer to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Eusebius Haier Bean to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the death and burial of Eusebius' wife.
Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Jacob Wesley to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Jacob Wesley Bean to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses Louis Henry's son Louis' health and activities.
Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Margaret Hailer Wager to Louis Henry Wagner.
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Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Margaret Hailer Wager to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill recovery from ill health, local news and the hot summer weather.
Wagner Hailer family
Bean, Margaret Hailer Wager to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill health, the health of Louis Henry's son and half-siblings and the accidental death of Mr. Mayer. A note is appended to the end from Louis Henry's half sister Alma Bean.
Wagner Hailer family
Breithaupt, Albert Liborius and Louis J. to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Albert Liborius Louis J. Breithaupt to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses a trip down the Rhine including visiting Koblenz and Bonn.
Breithaupt, Louis Jacob
Breithaupt, Catherine Hailer to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses spending time at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), Ontario including Louis J. Breithaupt buying a houseboat, local preachers and Catherine's wedding anniversary.
Wagner Hailer family
Breithaupt, Catherine Hailer to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses the health of friends and family, her plans to travel for church conferences and the harvest and weather.
Wagner Hailer family
Breithaupt, Louis to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Louis Breithaupt to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the family and visiting at the cottage.
Wagner Hailer family
Clemens, Moses to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Moses Clemens to Louis Henry Wagner regarding whether Louis Henry can loan him a copy of the Homiletic Cyclopaedia.
Wagner Hailer family
Hauch, J.R. to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from J.R. Hauch to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses Hauch having to go before a tribunal and would Louis Henry attend, and also bring a basket of grapes.
Wagner Hailer family
Sench, J. to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from J. Sench to Louis Henry Wagner regarding the payment of 27.60 by Issac Bergy.
Wagner Hailer family
Sench, J. to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from J. Sench to Louis Henry Wagner regarding the delivery of 10$.
Wagner Hailer family
Staebler, Mary to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Mary Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Mary's activities over the past week, and ends with Mary accepting an offer from Louis Henry, seemingly to move with him. The letter was written a few months before the couple married.
Wagner Hailer family
Wagner, Catherine to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Catherine Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean. The letter indicates that Catherine has returned from Liverpool and is in Lyons, New York. She asks her mother to let her stay for the wedding of Liz Nusbickel (daughter of Elizabeth Wagner Nusbickel) to Emil Luesher and for money for a new dress and hat for the winter.
Wagner Hailer family
Wagner, Heinrich to Jacob Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Heinrich's health, and he entreats Jacob to disregard his own health concerns and continue to minister. As well, Heinrich makes mention of Jacob's brother Phillip Wagner and indicates that he expects a letter from him, in German, truthfully updating Heinrich on his life.
Wagner Hailer family
Wagner, Louis Henry to J.F. Esher.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to Bishop J.F. Esher. The letter discusses the possibility of the Evangelical Church in Canada merging with the Methodist Church, and seeking Esher's thoughts on the subject.
Wagner Hailer family
Wagner, Louis Henry to Simon L. Umbach.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to SImon L. Umbach. Also includes a return letter from Simon L. Umbach to Louis Henry Wagner.
Wagner Hailer family
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.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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."
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
Cook, Jemima: correspondence from friends to 1869.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from Jemima Cook's friends prior to her marriage in 1869.
Sims family
Sims, Jemima : general correspondence received.
Part of Sims Family collection.
General correspondence received by Jemima Sims.
Sims family
Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Breslau, about sewing.
Sims family
McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Athena. Discusses how she and John can't pay the note; their boys are supporting them.
Sims family
Sims, James and Janet to their son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from James and Janet Sims, Hawkesville, thanking Peter H. Sims for the $30.00 he sent so they could pay for the cow.
Sims family
Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
"You are getting quite careless about your mother, you promised to come in the fall but failed."
Sims family
Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Three letters from James Campbell Sims in Montreal to Peter H. Sims.
Sims family
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.
Sims family
Forbes, Margaret to Margaret Garden.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Margaret Forbes dated Inverury, October 4, 1835 addressed to Miss Garden, 204 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, hoping that Margaret will visit after the communion: "It always gives me pleasure to know that you have been favoured with such a Minister, who is likely to be zealous, in the cause of Christ … while God gives much grace to your young minister, he also will be the means of comforting you." She goes on to say, "We at present are well supplied with Gospel ministers, I pray for us, that the Spirit may accompany their labours," and ends by sending love to Jane and Jessy and hopes all can visit or write.
Sims family
Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from George Davidson in Aberdeen, Scotland to his wife Margaret in New Aberdeen, C.W., responding to the news of the death of their infant son: "The intelligence was painful, more so than had I been present with you, for altho' my friends here feel deeply with me, still you were awaiting." He speaks of the comfort that their belief offers, and continues: "I thank God that you are living & that I have so near a prospect of meeting you again – how happy I shall be to see you & this feeling is strengthened from the fact that you will be the same regarding me." He will be on the steamer Europa from Liverpool to New York and lists in detail the amount of time it will take to be back in New Aberdeen. (includes envelope sealed with family crest)
Sims family
Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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").
Sims family
Davidson, Alexander to Margaret Davidson.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Alexander Davidson, Port Elphinstone, dated July 22, 1856, to his niece Margaret Davidson, thanking her for presents sent. He reports on the growth and changes in Aberdeen and area since she had last been there, and lists all his children and what they are doing.
Sims family
Argo, Ann to Margaret Davidson.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
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.
Sims family
Sims, Florence to Elizabeth Roos.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
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.
Sims family
Mary Elizabeth to Florence Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Mary Elizabeth dated 48 Austin Terrace, Toronto, January 26, 1928, thanking her Aunt Florence for birthday gifts (includes stamped envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo (includes envelope addressed to Forest, Ontario).
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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."
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: Postcard, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 1899-1900.
Sims family
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.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Printed Christmas and New Year's greeting (includes envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from P.H. and Jemima Sims to their son Harvey J. Sims on a trip to England and Scotland from June to September 1912.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Lugano, Switzerland (includes envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland (includes envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Aberdeen: he has been to Oban and Insch, "called on old people to find out about my father, mother and relatives but could find no one who could remember that far back., that is 75 years ago" (includes envelope).
Sims family
Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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).
Sims family
Sims, Harvey J. : correspondence with Rella May Stewart and family.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Eleven letters to and from Harvey J. Sims and Rella May Stewart and family.
Sims family
Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: intention to follow in his footsteps.
Sims family
Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: concerning his father's disability insurance.
Sims family
Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: family news.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Monogrammed card from Laurier House, Ottawa sent as a Christmas card from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims, undated, inscribed inside in Mackenzie King's handwriting: "With the season's Greetings, W.L. Mackenzie King." Printed inside is King's favourite portrait of Isabel King (painted by J.W.L. Forster in 1905).
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 7, 1925, thanking him and his wife Florence for the memorable visit: "I can recall no happier home town visit since the days of Woodside."
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billy."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims, dated August 10, 1925, containing effusive thanks for her hospitality during the Old Boys' Reunion in Kitchener, many memories of the past, and reminiscences of all he saw and did while in the area.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram with pictorial header from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 31, 1927, sending best wishes for the New Year.
Salutation: none; Signature: "Billie."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 31, 1928, concerning the possibility of Mackenzie King attending the funeral of Florence Sims' mother Elizabeth Roos.
Salutation: "Dear Peter"; Signature: "William L. Mackenzie Kin.[sic]"
Sims family
Skelton, O.D. to Harvey J. Sims
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from O.D. Skelton, Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs, Canada, replying to Harvey J. Sims on Mackenzie King's behalf, concerning a letter of introduction.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 22, 1930, in reply to one just received. King describes the volume of mail he still receives, "whether it be due to sympathy or regard." In response to being asked how he felt about being in the opposition, King says there is not much difference: "Office is a hard row and a perpetual grind. Opposition is just about the same," and confesses that he is glad not to have to "carry responsibility for conditions as they are in Canada at present."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Your very devoted and affectionate friend [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 6, 1931, expressing his frustration and humiliation over "incidents of the past few weeks" and declaring that "far too much has been left to one or two to do. I have made up my mind that unless a sufficient number of Liberals can be found who will undertake the management and maintenance of an information and organization office, run under the party's own responsibility, I shall cease to have anything further to do with the party's leadership."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, as always, dear Peter [handwritten], Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 29, 1931, thanking Harvey for his letter and comparing Harvey's enjoyment of country life at Chicopee with his own experience "through similar ventures at Kingsmere. Indeed, some of the things you have been doing, and some of the improvements you have made on your property are so ridiculously like those which I have been attempting myself that I have fairly danced with glee at the parallel." King elaborates on improvements and work at Kingsmere, walks, and underbrush, and says he intends to follow Sims' efforts with little dams and waterfalls along a stream. He thanks Harvey and Florence for the gift of a book England, The Unknown Isle and counters with a similar book by Lukin Johnson, a personal friend. King also thanks Harvey for sending him the 1930 volume of the Waterloo Historical Society, detailing the writers and contents, giving a paean of praise for the work of the Society, and expressing amazement at the growth of the County. King ends by mentioning his health, his fatigue. and his need for recreation, and sends New Year's wishes to the Sims family: "The older we grow, the more precious become the friendships that have their beginnings in childhood's days."
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [handwritten]; Signature: "With affectionate good wishes to you all, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Your sincere and devoted friend [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes insertions and corrections in Mackenzie King's handwriting.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 32, 1932, offering to "get up" a book of photographs of Kingsmere and exchange it for one of Chicopee, after having seen one that had been received by someone else.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], W.L. Mackenzie King [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated November 9, 1933, concerning publication of the proceedings of the Port Hope Conference as The Liberal Way and the picture of King that appears in it. King submitted to the publication committee a picture that had been taken at Chicopee, not at the conference. He is asking, after the fact, for permission and thanks to the actual photographer.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]" ; Signature: "With all good wishes, believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours affectionately [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 6, 1934, concerning King's travels in the South Oxford by-election, allowing him to consider visiting Homer Watson again, with whom he has "one or two matters" to discuss. He refers to his previous visit in Harvey's company and reiterates that he wants to see Harvey again on the same visit. The bulk of the letter concerns organizing the trip to suit King's wishes.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With kindest regards, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes handwritten insertion and handwritten P.S.: "Please do not think of this above for a moment if you have other engagements or should it not be wholly convenient. This is just a [illegible] shot. K."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated April 16, 1934: "The memories of Kitchener visit and South Oxford campaign more delightful than ever, never mind the IOU, I can never repay all your kindness to me."
Salutation: none; Signature: "Affectionate remembrance to all, Billy."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 10, 1934, in which he passes thanks to Mr. Burden for a clipping sent through Harvey, and expressing interest in obtaining plants and shrubs from his old home Woodside to re-plant at Kingsmere. He asks Harvey to be his middle-man in finding a way to accomplish this while also releasing him from any feeling of obligation. King notes that Kingsmere is looking beautiful and that he has a good gardener, and adds a handwritten postscript emphasizing that Harvey need not take any trouble unless he knows "just the person."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With affectionate remembrances to you both, Believe me, as always, dear Peter, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]." Includes corrections and postscript in Mackenzie King's handwriting.
Sims family
Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Handwritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence Sims dated December 23, 1934, affirming Florence's decision to stay home at Christmas but to let her two sons travel to Hartford, CT, where Harvey is in hospital. King offers to help in any way and offers to see Florence should she wish to come to Ottawa and talk: "If you thought a chaperone necessary, it would be well to bring one of the boys along, or Madge Gibson, or Mrs. Patteson would I am sure be glad to make a second or have you stay with her."
Salutation: "My dear Florence [handwritten]" ; Signature: "With every affectionate good wish to yourself, Believe me, as always, Very sincerely yours, Willie [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 12, 1936, apologizing for not having been able to visit Chicopee due to pressure of work, and to preparing for his forthcoming trip to Geneva where he is to head the Canadian delegation to the League of Nations. He makes reference to a photograph of himself and "The President" sent to him by Harvey. King tells Harvey that he has received two letter from "your friend Borgstrom" and says he has written again to the Minister of Labour and the National Employment Commission on his behalf. He asks Harvey bring Florence and Carl Borgstrom to visit Kingsmere so that he might "sound him out" before possibly obtaining his professional opinion about improvements at Kingsmere.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten] ; Signature: "Yours as ever, Billy [handwritten]."
Sims family
Borgstrom, Carl A. to Harvey J. Sims
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from Carl A. Borgstrom, landscape architect, to Harvey J. Sims, expressing gratitude to Harvey for his assistance in arranging for him to be able to visit Kingsmere, and enclosing a copy of the letter he had written to Mackenzie King with thanks for putting his name before the National Employment Commission.
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 2, 1936, thanking Harvey for information, describing the pressure of his work: "The problems are far and away beyond anything the like of which we have had hitherto to consider," and expressing sympathy for Euler and his wife in their "great bereavement."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Sims family
King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Telegram from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated July 15, 1937, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit of Harvey to Kingsmere.
Salutation: "Dear Peter"; Signature: "Billy."
Sims family
Sims, Harvey J. to William Lyon Mackenzie King.
Part of Sims Family collection.
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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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated October 30, 1937, refusing an invitation from Harvey J. Sims to a banquet in Kitchener on the grounds of overwork: "The truth is, I am at present, once again played out. " He leaves it to Harvey to explain "to our friends" and to pass on King's appreciation of the thought.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "Love to Florence and to yourself [handwritten], Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten]."
Includes handwritten corrections and insertion.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated January 12, 1938, concerning his present to Harvey of an autographed copy of John Buchan's Augustus and his wishes for good health for Florence in the coming year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "My best of wishes again to you both [typewritten], Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten.]"
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated June 4, 1938, mentioning the "Grand River conservation matter" and also looking forward to seeing Harvey in Queenston on June 18. He mentions that due to fatigue he has given up attending sittings of the House.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "I do hope Florence is regaining her strength. With affectionate good wishes to you both, Billy [handwritten]."
This letter is accompanied by material relating to the opening of the Memorial Arch at Niagara Falls by Mackenzie King on June 18, 1938: official invitations to Harvey and Florence Sims to attend the opening ceremony, a luncheon, and a dinner, as well as a two-page typescript carbon itinerary.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims (who is a passenger on the Letitia, en route to Scotland) dated August 3, 1938, in which he thanks Harvey for his visit to Kingsmere and relates that a "vision" had led him to listen to a radio story about the composer of the music for "The Sweet by and by," who felt he was guided by his deceased wife. King states "When I see you again, I shall tell you more in the way of evidence of Florence's continued existence, and her power to continue to share your life." King describes the Army Corps Reunion and his day in Kingston where he spoke at the official opening of Fort Henry. He gives Harvey advice on how to structure his life on the trip to Scotland, and ends: "Continue to think of nature as the garment of the invisible, and to commune with the spiritual reality which lies behind the things we see."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "With every good wish, Yours affectionately, WLM Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter Marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated August 17, 1939, regretting not having seen him after "the banquet in Toronto."
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Believe me, Yours very sincerely [typewritten], Billy [handwritten."Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated September 26, 1941, thanking Mrs. Shannon Bowlby for sending photographs to him through Harvey. He expresses interest in visiting Chicopee but is having difficulty arranging it.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "All good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Includes handwritten correction.
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated December 23, 1941, concerning changed arrangements for Harvey to visit Ottawa, as King is unsure when he will be called to Washington by the President.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [handwritten]"; Signature: "Please let this letter bring to you anew my warmest and best of wishes for your seventieth birthday anniversary, and for Christmas day. Let it bring my best of wishes also to the boys, and my love to Madge and Minnie. Indeed, I send my love to you all [typewritten]. Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Typewritten letter marked "Personal" from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 12, 1942, concerning the opening of "the great Dam on the Grand River, which has recently been completed," and the impossibility of his being able to attend. He explains that although he has had many invitations and honours, he does not "feel at liberty to make any engagement which might take me from Ottawa at a time when I might be most needed." King has also received Harvey's letter of May 11 and replies that he would not approach Mr. Litvinoff about an engagement in Canada, as he had already indicated to King that he would not travel here again for the coming year.
Salutation: "My dear Peter [typewritten]"; Signature: "With all good wishes, Yours affectionately, Billy [handwritten]."
Includes handwritten corrections.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Includes invitation to the Cook family reunion, correspondence about peafowl and other wild stock available, and a postcard showing Hialeah Park Race Track, Florida.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondents include the Canadian Legion, Canadian Kennel Club, A. Chappell concerning Chicopee Heights, Ernest and Alice Chadwick, Hector Charlesworth, Chicopee Tennis Club, Chicopee Ski Club, and E.H. Coleman.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondents include the Hon. Mr. Justice Godfrey, Supreme Court of Ontario, V. Evan Gray, Ainslie W. Greene, and Norman S. Gurd.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondents include Bob Kay and L. Keyzer. Bob Kay, an old friend of Harvey Sims, lived in Hartford, CT and Florida, and was acquainted with Harvey's sister Rella and her husband John Ross Stewart. The correspondence concerns mostly the scrapbooks about curling and football that Kay had assembled and their eventual disposition.
Postcard in this file: "RMS Ausonia, White Star Line" from L. Keyzer, a fellow Rotarian, postmarked Brussels.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence relates to Harvey J. Sims' activities as Colonel of the Scots Fusiliers.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims (carbons), tenders, agreements, invoices and other material relating to work being planned and carried out at Chicopee, including landscape features, nursery stock, concrete bridge, bubbling tanks, dry stone walls, also to a Workmen's Compensation case. Correspondents include Ball Bros., Dunker Brothers, Herbert Johnston, Civil Engineer, Forsey Page & Steele, architects, Fess Oil Burners of Canada Ltd., Thomas Rennie, Ontario Agricultural College, Carl A. Borgstrom (of Wilson, Bunnell & Borgstrom Ltd., also of Lorne Park Nurseries) landscape architect.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims (carbons), relating to ongoing work at Chicopee, such as the pergola, log cabin, frog fountains, plantings, trees, and shrubs, and problems with wiring for road lights and flood lights. Includes detailed lists of nursery stock. Correspondents include Carl A. Borgstrom, Ball Brothers, Lorne Park Nurseries, A.H. Tomlinson (Department of Horticulture, University of Guelph), and the Mattell & Bierwagen Electric Company.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence to and from Harvey J. Sims and Carl A. Borgstrom of Carl Borgstrom & H.S.M. Carver, Landscape Architects and Town Planners, relating to nursery stock supplied through Lorne Park Nurseries. Includes a hand-drawn orchard plan.
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Correspondence with Col. H.D. Smith.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and H.D. Smith, K.C., R.A. McLaren, and Charles C. Bell in Chatham, Ont. about sourcing and procuring seedlings of specific native trees and shrubs found at Rondeau Park and vicinity.
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Correspondence with Mr. Alfred Rehder.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence from and to Harvey J. Sims and Alfred Rehder, Curator of the Herbarium at The Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plains, New York, attempting to identify specimens Harvey is sending.
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