File 51 - Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.

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Davidson, George to Margaret Davidson.

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SCA369-GA427-2-51

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(1812-)

Biographical history

The Sims family were early white settlers of what is now Hawkesville, Ontario. Members of the family are the descendants of Reverend James Sims was born ca.1812 in Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. On June 1, 1836, he married the widow Janet Harvey ... »

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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 ... »

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Immediate source of acquisition

Donated in 2019 by the Sims Family.

Language of material

  • English

General note

The Steamer Europa's maiden voyage Glasgow-Liverpool-New York had been only a few months prior. [1]

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Described July 2019 JSB

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  • English

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