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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.
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man000762. 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/d1t14z24k
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Letter from J. M. Bunker, El Dorado, Nevada to Mary E. Syphus, Panaca, Lincoln Co., Nevada, dated June 6, 1891.
Envelope with stamp postmarked June 7, 1891, El Dorado Canyon, Nevada, addressed to:
Miss. Mary E. Syph (torn)
Panaca.
Lincoln Co.
Nevada
El Dorado Nev June 6th 1891 Miss Mary E. Syphus;
Panaca Lincoln Co. Nevada.
Dear Friend Mary-: To night
I will try and pen you a few lines in my rough way. Yours of the 1st first, Inst', was reed. last, night; and I can asure you that Its contents wer^eS^ceptable. Just what this will consist of I know not, for it is the same old thing over and over again from Monday morning untill Sunday night We make a trip each day except sunday.
c . n . that day is ocupied m repairing our wagons, harness, ect. I can hear you say. This is of no consequence to me!, But I hope you
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will put up with all
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I write for I expect there
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is a great, deal of nonsense
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mixed with but little sense.
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The bunch of flowers you
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sent were most lovely
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almoust to nice to be seen
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in such a place as this
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but as I am the only one
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that has seen them I trust
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It will be all right. If not
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I will settle the bill when
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first we meet. If that
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should be our happy let.
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You spoke of it being cold
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at your place yet.
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It has been nice and
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cool here up till the last
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two or three day and
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they have been warm.
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Very warm
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Who is the best talker,
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or preacher, at your meet.in-
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gs? Is there any danger of
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you debaters getting into
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a hair pulling? If you
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allow me to use such language Some body Is asking Question, Who can it be, Is he an offender? If so, Blame it to me
I will conclude for this time as my conscience tells me
I have writen enough, and I think you will think the same. Write Soon.
I remain as ever your
Loving Friend,
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J. M. Bunker
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