Correspondence from the Department of External Affairs Canada indicating that they can not issue him a passport as neither he nor his father are considered British subjects.
Correspondence from L.O. Breithaupt stating that he knows Louis Henry Wagner and that Wagner is a cousin of his and his Godfather. The letter is addressed to the American Consulate in Hamilton.
One handwritten historical account of Great Britain one hundred years ago written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.
One handwritten historical account of the community of Clive written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.
One handwritten note on the process for Canadian visitors to the United States during the Second World War. Accompanying note indicates that Louis Henry was attempting to visit his daughter and son-in-law in the United States at this time.
Cards for Louis Henry Wagner for the Philorhetorien Gesellschaft at North Western College. Philorhetorien Gesellschaft was a German literary and debating society. Some appear to be membership cards and others used for debates.
Statutory declaration signed by William Harvey Sims indicating that he has examined the Wagner family Bible and confirmed Louis Henry Wagner's birth date and location.
Statutory declaration signed by William Henry Breithaupt stating that he is a first cousin of Louis Henry Wagner and declares that he knows him and his date of birth.
Correspondence from John Jacob Hailer to his son-in-law Jacob Wagner and daughter Margaret Hailer Wagner. The letter discusses the health of their family and local families, including an eye sickness that is going around. As well, John Jacob talks about the plight of their church and the bountiful summer crops. He ends the letter by sending greetings to new born Louis Henry Wagner and infant Catherine Wagner, and a post script indicates that Catherine Wirtz is supposed to come into a sum of money.
Correspondence from J.R. Hauch to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses Hauch having to go before a tribunal and would Louis Henry attend, and also bring a basket of grapes.
Correspondence from S.N. Moyer to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses a property that Louis Henry held the mortgage to on Golden Lake in Renfrew County. Moyer indicates that the Algonquins of Pikw
Correspondence from S.N. Moyer to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses plans for a children's day meeting of their church, as well as S.N. Moyer's health.
Correspondence from Margaret Nusbickel to Margaret Hailer Wagner and Daniel Bean. The letter discusses a failed attempt to send Margaret and Daniel a basket of peaches, her activities at Christmas and the American Civil War. She discusses Philip Wagner being a First Lieutenant in the state militia and that the war is affecting the price of goods.
Correspondence from the Royal Military College to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter is in response to one sent by Louis Henry requesting a copy of the Militia General Orders from the Canada Gazette, which is included.
Correspondence from Mary Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Mary's health and local goings on. It closes with Mary stating that she misses Louis Henry.
Correspondence from Mary Staebler to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Mary's activities over the past week, and ends with Mary accepting an offer from Louis Henry, seemingly to move with him. The letter was written a few months before the couple married.
Correspondence from Catherine Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean. The letter indicates that Catherine has returned from Liverpool and is in Lyons, New York. She asks her mother to let her stay for the wedding of Liz Nusbickel (daughter of Elizabeth Wagner Nusbickel) to Emil Luesher and for money for a new dress and hat for the winter.
Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to the Breithaupt family. The letter seems to discuss the handling of an estate and the care of the children of his son Jacob Wagner (Louis Henry Wagner and Catherin Wagner) by Heinrich. He references them needing a guardian as well as payment for their upkeep. Heinrich ends the letter by noting that Mary's 4 children (Heinrich's grandchildren?) are ill with scarlet fever.
Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Heinrich's health, and he entreats Jacob to disregard his own health concerns and continue to minister. As well, Heinrich makes mention of Jacob's brother Phillip Wagner and indicates that he expects a letter from him, in German, truthfully updating Heinrich on his life.
Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to his brother and sister in-law. The letter discusses the purchase and repairs of a store, Jacob's health, and his intention to take on an orphaned boy. Jacob asks for advice on the terms that his in-laws took in Jacob Schidrunpf. As Jacob died less than six months after this letter it is unclear if he ever took the boy on.
Correspondence from Jacob Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean asking for her hand in marriage. On the verso is a letter to her father asking permission to marry her.
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to Bishop J.F. Esher. The letter discusses the possibility of the Evangelical Church in Canada merging with the Methodist Church, and seeking Esher's thoughts on the subject.
Correspondence from Louis Henry Wagner to his future wife Mary Staebler. The letter discusses the pressures Louis Henry feels with his roles in the church and his joy at being on a holiday. It closes with Louis Henry discussing how much he misses Mary.
Correspondence from Philip Wagner to brother Jacob Wagner. The letter discusses Philip building a house and the work that is going on on his land, as well as the dry weather and the price of crops and meat. Also included is a carte de visite full body portrait of Philip dressed in military uniform. A note on the verso indicates that he is a captain. Philip would later fight in the American Civil War.
Correspondence from Philip Wagner to brother Jacob Wagner. The letter indicates that Philip is well, mentions a large snowstorm, and makes apologies to Jacob and others for not writing more.
Correspondence from John Schmidt Anthes, Lydia Catherine Anthes and Lydia Louisa Anthes Breithaupt and others to cousin Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses their summer at the Breithaupt cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene) and in Sans Souic, Moon River, the well-being of family and friends and Albert Liborious' upcoming trip to Germany.
Correspondence from Eusebius Haier Bean to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the health of the family, goings on in the church and local funerals.
Correspondence from Eusebius Haier Bean to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the whereabouts of Eusebius as well as his plans to hold sermons.
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses local family and friends' health as well as the murder by and of Nelson Dessler and local events.
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill recovery from ill health, local news and the hot summer weather.
Correspondence from Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean to son Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses her ill health, the health of Louis Henry's son and half-siblings and the accidental death of Mr. Mayer. A note is appended to the end from Louis Henry's half sister Alma Bean.
Correspondence from Albert Liborius Louis J. Breithaupt to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses a trip down the Rhine including visiting Koblenz and Bonn.
Correspondence from Albert Liborius and Lydia Louisa Anthes Breithaupt to cousin Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses vacationing at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), and in Sans Souci, Moon River, sermons that were attended, and the well-being of family and friends.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses Louis Henry's birthday, and a gift of a bookshelf.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses spending time at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), Ontario including Louis J. Breithaupt buying a houseboat, local preachers and Catherine's wedding anniversary.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses spending time at the Breithaupt family cottage in Penetang (Penetanguishene), Ontario including Louis J. Breithaupt buying a houseboat and Catherine's birthday.
Correspondence from Catherine Hailer Breithaupt to her nephew Louis Henry Wagner. The letter discusses travelling for church conferences and the resolutions passed, visiting Louis Henry's sister Catherine and the upcoming American Thanksgiving.