File 125 - King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.

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King, William Lyon Mackenzie to Harvey J. Sims.

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  • Textual record

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SCA369-GA427-4-125

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2 leaves ; 26 x 21 cm

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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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Typewritten letter from William Lyon Mackenzie King to Harvey J. Sims dated May 23, 1925, replying to an invitation to attend a luncheon in his honour in Kitchener and to visit Harvey.
Salutation: "My dear Peter" [typewritten]; Signature: "Believe me, ... »

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Immediate source of acquisition

Donated in 2019 by the Sims Family.

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  • English

Physical description

Embossed seal: Prime Minister's Office, Canada, with the Arms of Canada.
Includes envelope postmarked Ottawa, May 23, 1925: stamped "Free" in upper right corner, marked "Personal" in lower left corner [typewritten] and initialed W.M.L.K. P.M. in lower ... »

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Described July 2019 JSB

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  • English

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