File 138 - King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence and Harvey J. Sims.

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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Florence and Harvey J. Sims.

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SCA369-GA427-4-138

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3 p. (of four, folded leaf) ; 18 x 12 cm

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(1812-)

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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Florence and Harvey J. Sims dated June 6, 1930, declining an invitation to their son Kenneth's wedding on June 28, 1930, due to the pressures of the "present campaign."
Salutation: "My dear Florence & Peter" [handwritten]; Signature: "As ever, Yours very sincerely & affectionately, Billy" [handwritten].

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Donated in 2019 by the Sims Family.

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    King lost the campaign. The Conservative government under R.B. Bennett won a majority of seats and remained in power until 1935. [1]

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    Printed letterhead: Laurier House, Ottawa.
    Includes envelope postmarked Ottawa, June 7, 1930, stamped "Free" in upper right corner, initialled W.M.L.K. P.M. in lower left corner in Mackenzie King's handwriting.
    Note on envelope: "Answered."

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    Described July 2019 JSB

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