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From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, and the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.
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man000771. Syphus-Bunker Papers, 1891-1994. MS-00169. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada. http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1n876b80
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LetterfromJohnM.Bunker.,ElDorado,NevadatoMaryEttaSyphus,Panaca,datedOct.17,1391.(3pp.)Envelope(postmarkremoved)to:Miss.MarySyphusPanaca,Nev.Lincoln,Co.ElDoradoNev,Oct17th,1891.Miss.MaryE.Syphus:Panaca,Nev,Dearfriend-:OncemoreIattempttoansweryoureverwelcomeletterthatcametohandinduetime.IcantrulysaythatIfeelverysorrythatyoushouldfeelsosad.Itisneverlessthetruththatwearefromtimtotimecalledtomournthelossofparents,friends,andrelativesIftheirliveshavebeenexemplaryonesletusmakeoursassuchIfnot,thenletusprofitbytheirsadexperience.HarrylefttodaywillmakeonemoretriptoBonelliesandthengoupandhawlSalttheHewastellingmeIwasabouttolooseagoodPage1line1line2line3line4line5line6line7line8line9line10line11line12line13line14line15line16line17line18line19Pagepline1line2line3line4line5line6line7
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