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Contains 117 Results:

George Edward Sirrine letter to Warren Sirrine, 1886 February 22

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A brief note written by George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona to his brother Warren Sirrine. George mentions a birthday and the theatre. He talks about the river being up and coming to Phoenix. Dated February 22, year unknown.

Dates: 1886 February 22

George Edward Sirrine envelope to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1886 June 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 2
Scope and Contents

An envelope which contained George Edward Sirrine's letter to his wife Sarah Oakey Sirrine. The envelope is postmarked June 15, 1886.

Dates: 1886 June 15

George Edward Sirrine letter to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1886 June 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 53
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 3
Scope and Contents

A letter written by George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona to his wife Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Paris, Idaho. George tells that his mother continues to improve in health. He also mentions that Ella is improving and write that she will be a well woman now. He says that lots of figs and grapes are growing. Envelope the letter came in is postmarked June 15, 1886.

Dates: 1886 June 15

Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine, 1886 June 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 54
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter from Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingledelle, Idaho to her husband George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona. Sarah discusses her loneliness and how much she misses George. She wished George would go to church so that he can feel better and learn something at the same time. She worries about him, wants their marriage to be good, and to be united in their thoughts and feelings. She expresses love and her desire that they keep their covenants. Dated June 27, 1886.

Dates: 1886 June 27

Edith Ream letter to William Dewine and Nora Ellen Crockett Ream, 1886 September 3

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 55
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter written by Edith Ream in Chariton, Iowa to her brother William Dewine Ream and his wife Nora Ellen Crockett Ream in Dingle, Idaho. Edith expresses sadness over her brother's accident and is surprised to hear that her nephew looks like her. She mentions other news of the Ream family in Iowa. There is a slender paper with the words "Grandma hair swatch". It is assumed this was part of the letter. Dated September 3, 1886.

Dates: 1886 September 3

Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine, 1886 October

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 56
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter written by Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle, Idaho to her husband George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona. Sarah describes their baby. She sends a photo. She mentions that Lucy Oakey Evans had a girl on September 20. Dated October 7 and 14, 1886.

Dates: 1886 October

George Edward Sirrine letter to Sarah Oakey Sirrine, 1886 October 21

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 57
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter written by George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona to his wife Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle, Idaho. George invites Sarah to return to Mesa. Grandma Crismon (Mary Polly Hill, age 72) is coming for the winter. George will send money right away. Dated October 21, 1886.

Dates: 1886 October 21

Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine, 1886 November 7

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 58
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter written by Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle, Idaho to her husband George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona. Sarah confirms that she received the money order. She says that their baby Mary is the smallest of the local newborns but is also the smartest and sweetest. Sarah's brother Fred wants to come to Arizona for the winter. Jim and Tom went to Ogden and Jim was supposed to return but hasn't yet. The baby's cough is worse. Dated November 7, 1886.

Dates: 1886 November 7

George Edward Sirrine letter to Sarah Oakey Sirrine and "babe", 1886(?) December

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 59
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Scope and Contents

A letter written by George Edward Sirrine in Mesa City, Arizona to his wife Sarah Oakey Sirrine and the new baby in Dingle, Idaho. George writes that he is sending $25. He is on the road a lot, and is very busy. He mentions that some of the ranchers have 2000 acres of grain in. Dated December, year unknown.

Dates: 1886(?) December