From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
man000856. 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/d1sj1f38g
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Letter and envelope (with stamp) from Mary E. Syphus, Panaca, Nevada, to John M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada, dated August 24, 1894.
Envelope addressed:
Mr. John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nev.
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Panaca, Nev.
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Aug. 24, 1894.
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Mr. John M. Bunker,
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St. Thomas, Nev.
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Dear John:-
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As you requested it, I
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shall try to write you a few lines
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this morning, but am very sorry I
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have only fifteen minutes before
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the mail will go. I fully in-
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tended to write to you and Clara
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last night but by the time I got
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with the work through / , i was too tired.
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I can truly say I take greater
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in pleasure in writing to you than / any
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thing else while you are.away.
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I couldn't tell you if I tried,
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how badly I have felt since you
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left, and I have tried so hard not
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to feel sad.
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If I ever knew, when you
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leave, when I might expect to see you again, I think I should feel better, but as it is impossible for me to, I shall have to make the best of it.
I am very anxious to hear from you. Hope you are having a pleasan journey. Julia has just come and is waiting for me to help milk. She has helped me all the time.
I am sorry I shall have to stop. Will send these few disconnected thoughts to let you know I remembered my promise. Please excuse me this time and I will write a long letter fcftien when I hear from you.
I remain as ever your loving Mary
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