File 97 - Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims

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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims

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SCA369-GA427-3-97

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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 Peter H. Sims to his son Harvey J. Sims on March 3, 1812 from Mayagues [i.e., Mayagüez] (Puerto Rico). Peter H. Sims writes about his trip to Puerto Rico to assess risks on behalf of his company: he summarizes and comments on Puerto Rico's ... »

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Immediate source of acquisition

Donated in 2019 by the Sims Family.

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  • English

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Described July 2019 JSB

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  • English

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