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Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine, 1884 July 17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 34
Identifier: MSS 8593 Series 1 Sub-Series 1 Item 1
Image of Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine
Image of Sarah Oakey Sirrine letter to George Edward Sirrine

Scope and Contents

A letter written by Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Dingle, Idaho to her husband George Edward Sirrine in Mesa, Arizona. Three months after their baby's death, Sarah is not feeling well. She urges George not to undertake "that business." (liquor sales). She couldn't live through this "great trial" except to know she and George if worthy can be with the baby again. Her father visited for a week (he had been living in Paris with his second wife), quite friendly. She is planning a trip to the Logan Temple. Dated July 17, 1884.

Dates

  • 1884 July 17

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 folded sheet (4 pages) ; 20 x 25 cm folded to 20 x 13 cm

Language of Materials

English

Existence and Location of Copies

Transcription of materials located in Folder 10.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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