One item of correspondence from Maria Gerrie to her father Samuel B. Bauman and brother-in-law Allan Bowman (husband of sister Nancy). The letter is dated and addressed March 18, 1878, Hamilton. In the letter Maria mentions that she has recently married John Gerrie and that they have just moved from Stratford to Hamilton. She also describes their new home in detail and compares it to the previous one.

One item of correspondence addressed to Dr. [William] Canniff from Joseph M. Sanders dated December 19, 1878.

Contains of a single holograph letter, dated April 17, 1878, written by Sir John William Dawson to an unidentified recipient about the conflict between science and religion.

One item of correspondence from Maria and John Gerrie to her father Samuel B. Bowman and sister Nancy Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed July 2, 1878, Hamilton. In the letter Maria discusses recent Dominion Day celebrations in Toronto and taking the boat from Hamilton to their. She also mentions strawberry picking, friends visiting and that she is planning on going to the Mechanic's Institute Library. She also entreats her father to come visit her soon by taking the Great Western and Hamilton line.

Three items of correspondence addressed to Dr. [William] Canniff from John Carroll. Items are dated November 19, 1878 and November 11, 1878. The letters discuss genealogy.

From: Walkerton. Discusses insolvency and money owed to John Robertson, and illness.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated London, Ontario, May 10, 1878 to his wife Jemima Sims; two court cases involving his business are being heard there.

Letter from John McQueen, Walkerton, to Peter H. Sims: note enclosed in favour of John Robertson, "I have never been well Since I took the medison which caused the fits," also received a letter from Peter's mother asking for money.

Invitation from the parents of Wilhemina Topp to her wedding to William Davidson, son of George and Margaret Davidson, to be held September 20, 1877 in Toronto

Correspondence from Stick to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard implores Louis Henry to write to Stick and indicates that he misses him.

Correspondence from F. Nusbickel to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard wonders if Louis Henry would like to spend vacation with them.

Correspondence from M.F. [Sherpe?] to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard discusses the senders' experiences in Michigan.

Letter from James and Janet Sims, Hawkesville, thanking Peter H. Sims for the $30.00 he sent so they could pay for the cow.

Correspondence from Estella [?] to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard asks Louis Henry when he plans to return home.

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.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 13, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "I was glad to hear you are seeing the great sights of the largest city in the Dominion and one of the best built cities on this continent." He gives news of Harvey, family, and friends. Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 12, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "My Dear Wife, I expected a letter from you yesterday and was much disappointed at not receiving one. However I conclude you are enjoying yourself so much that you can scarcely get time to write me. Yet I have no doubt that Harvey and Pa are the chief objects of your loving heart."

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 8, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He is pleased to have received a letter, also that she enjoyed the trip but wants a better description when she gets home. He tells her that Harvey is doing well and that he himself is coping: "I am enjoying myself and have plenty of work to keep me busy. I go down to the place in the evening and am taking up the potatoes, but when night comes and I find I am alone and my thoughts are on you my dear wife. I send you a dozen kisses and I will kiss Harvey for you." Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 6, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal visiting Peter's brother James' family. He describes Harvey's distress at her leaving on the boat, his trip home to Berlin, arrangements for Harvey staying with Jemima's sister Rosy, and plans for visiting him the following day. Includes envelope.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, July 28, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am getting along very well, have plenty to do to keep me from getting lonesome. But when night come and before I retire to rest I feel that I [am] alone and that home would be dreary enough without you . . . What do you think the town has had a visit from Mrs Von Schultis. She is dressed up in wonderful fine style. Black. Silk. Bustles and flounces. I suppose she came to see her children, and get a plan (place?) for her little girl at [B---'s?] I think she has left. She created quite a sensation in town . . . Remember me to Harvey and tell him Pa would like to see him and that I hope he is a good boy. Be careful of the water and do not let him go too close to it. I do not wish to hurry you home but I feel that I would like to see you back sometime next week. I am your loving Husband, Peter."
Letterhead is The Mercantile Fire Insurance Company, President I.E. Bowman, P.H. Sims Secretary.

Nine letters received by Mary Ann Wismer from Moyer aunts and uncles, from her brother and from her friend Samantha Smith. This latter includes a fabric sample.

Date and Place from: December 8, 1862 Port Elgin, C.W. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jesse T.

Date and Place from: September, 28, 1863 Port Elgin, Ont. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Wismer, Solomon.

Date and Place from: April 25, 1864 s.l. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885.

Date and Place from: September 7, 1866 St. Catharines, C.W. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob.

Date and Place from: May 3, 1868 Peru, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: September 1, 1868 St. Catharines To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob Attachments: Includes slip of paper containing several names.

Date and Place from: July 22, 1869 La Salle, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob.

Date and Place from: March 27, 1870 Pekin, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: January 31, 1875 Campden To Wismer, Mary Ann From Smith, Samantha Attachments: Includes piece of fabric.

Twenty-one letters received by Tobias Kolb Schantz and his wife Mary Schantz (nee Moyer).

Date and Place from: June 26, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: December 26, 1875 Vinton, Iowa To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about Christmas and the economy.

Date and Place from: May 13, 1866 Lake View, [Up Stairs?] To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 Notes: Writes about the dream he had the night before.

Date and Place from: August 08, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: December 10, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 Notes: Partial letter.

Date and Place from: July 12, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

Date and Place from: March 18, 1866 s.l. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935? From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: April 14, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about the tough times they are having and that his sister is having.

Date and Place from: June 20, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about having his fortune read.

Date and Place from: November 25, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: April 25, 1869 Pekin, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: October 30, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: January 16, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: April 07, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: May 06, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: July 08, 1870 Mount Washington, Mass To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: July 24, 1870 New York City To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: November 10, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Letter informing her that Sophia is dying.

Date and Place from: December 16, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: October 25, 1875 Vinton, Iowa To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.

Date and Place from: August 15, [18--] Campden, [Ont.?] To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.

One letter addressed to Dr. Canniff from Joseph Carter of Elora, dated March 10, 1874. Carter writes to Canniff to praise him for his book on the history of Upper Canada.

Correspondence from Jacob Hailer to Margaret Hailer Breithaupt. The letter discusses a funeral and wonders at Louis Henry's absence.

File consists of 28 German letters from between 1867 and 1872. The majority of the letters were written by Reverend Jacob Anthes, from the Carrick and Port Elgin areas of Ontario, to his parents Martin and Catharina Anthes, in Baden and New Hamburg in Waterloo County. They document his young family's experience living in a new place while he preached, sometimes at long-distances, attempting to convert people to the Evangelical Association Church. Included are references to the Anthes family's health and living situation, local weather and farming conditions, and happenings related to the day to day lives of people with whom he interacted.
File also includes one unidentified letter; an agreement [?] signed by Rev. Anthes, Glenlyon, Bruce Co.; and invoices, one for Martin Anthes' account at a store in New Hamburg signed by Jacob [Niebel?].

Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.

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.

Two letters received by Jacob Nash Moyer.

Date and Place from: February 2, 1871 Ottawa, Ill. To Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 From Simon Bros.

Date and Place from: January 21, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine that begins with an update about a blessed assembly and extended meeting at Brother Bittner's. He shares that his wife Magdalena has been unwell for some time, but remains cheerful, and notes that he wants to fetch Katharina Weber to server her. He also shares that Magdalena David, currently in Berlin, is expected in the next week. He concludes by asking that Heinrich be told to come to Sebringville to wed and that J. Wolf be advised to hold off selling half the wheat.

One letter received by Jesse Gross Moyer from Abraham Nash Moyer.

Date and Place from: June 16, 1870 Knobnoster, Mo. To Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Writes about looking for a school.

One item of correspondence from Joseph Bowman to his father Samuel B. Bowman and his sisters. The letter is dated and addressed December 9, 1870, Berlin [Kitchener]. In the letter Joseph discusses that he has married Nancy [Huber] and that he has been unwell. He discusses life on their farm including harvesting apples, potatoes and pumpkins keeping livestock, and dealing with pests. He also mentions that he is currently fixing their stable which he believes to be the oldest in Waterloo Township. As well, Joseph discusses the recent death of Joseph E. Erb without a will and that Joseph owed him $1200.

Correspondence from Jemima Cook's friends prior to her marriage in 1869.

Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Salem, October 4, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am making every endeavour to get out of the bush country but I cannot do so untill [sic] I collect the accounts and straighten the business somewhat. After I got back I went out collecting but found it was impossible to get any money, consequently I took cattle. By this means I got a dozen together and I then started for Elora to turn them into money, which I will do tomorrow."

Letter from Peter H. Sims from Glenelg, September 18, 1869 to his wife Jemima Sims: "My dear wife
I arrived here safely last night and I Can tell you I was pretty tired. I feel somewhat sore this morning but will be all right soon. There was nothing remarkable happened on the way worthy to being related. When I came in sight of the old House in the moon light I then began to feel lonesome. I felt like turning in and staying all night but I knew you were not there to greet me on my return so I went on to mothers where I got a cup of tea and then went to bed. I slept well for  I was very tired. I begin to see now how lonesome I am going to be without you. No one can supply your place and now you are away I begin to feel it . . . I now bid you good bye with a good hearty kiss.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
I remain your loving husband
P.H. Sims.”
Includes a stamped envelope addressed to Jemima at Flora P.O. (later Floradale) and postmarked Walkerton.

Letter from Hannah Cook dated Preston, September 2, 1869 to her sister Jemima "Mrs. P.H." Sims, giving her family and friends' news from Salem and from Preston. Mention of dressmaking, spinning, and good food.

Letter from Hannah Cook dated March 4, 1869 to her sister Jemima Cook, with an added note signed "Harriet", probably visiting their sister Rosie Bricker in Salem. Written on lined paper (Includes envelope postmarked Feb. 12, 1869; probably not correct one).

Letter from Rosie Bricker dated Salem, December 22 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook. She writes that her husband Ephraim can't leave the mill at Christmas (Includes envelope).

Letter at least partially from Rosie Bricker postmarked Salem, December 1, 1868 to her sister Jemima Cook, about Christmas. Most of the letter seems to be written by another (younger?) sister about social life or lack of it in Elora and Salem with some speculation about the future (includes envelope).

Invitation to social evening.

Four letters received by Sophia Nash Moyer from sister Mary Schantz (nee Moyer).

Date and Place from: December 13, 1862 Campden, C.W. To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: February 18, 1866 Port Elgin To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: March 02, 1866 Port Elgin To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935.

Date and Place from: September 16, 1864 Poughkeepsie To Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 From Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 Notes: Writes also to niece Mary Ann.

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.

Thirty-two letters received by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: June 27, 1859 Rochester, Minn. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 01, 1860 Canning To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Mosher, Lovina Attachments: Newspaper Clipping of a Poem Included in Letter.

Date and Place from: July 26, 1860 Humberstone To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Anthes, Leah.

Date and Place from: [1862?] s.l. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Fry, Anna.

Date and Place from: September 18, 1858 Rainham Centre To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Holland, Sarah Notes: Letter from one of Marys' pupils.

Date and Place from: May 19, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: July 12, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: August -, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: September 19, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: November 18, 1858 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie.

Date and Place from: May 19, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Hyatt, Hattie Notes: Writes a religious poem in her letter.

Date and Place from: [18-?] [Camden, N.J.?] To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moses, R.G. Notes: Fragment with the name Mrs. Mary Moyer, an address 307 Stevens St., Camden, NJ with the name R.G. Moses B. Minister under address.

Date and Place from: June 15, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: July 27, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: September 25, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: October 01, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: About the fires that are burning in that part of the country.

Date and Place from: 11.02, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: "Railroad was opened yesterday, which makes times livelier here."

Date and Place from: 11.13, 1856 Dunnville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: May 28, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: About visiting an Indian burying ground.

Date and Place from: September 06, 1859 Rochester To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: 11.11, 1859 Oswego, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: December 30, 1859 Oswego, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: April 27, 1860 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Writes about his professors and school.

Date and Place from: September 16, 1860 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: December 08, 1860 Pavilion To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910 Notes: Letter mainly about the scenery and weather.

Date and Place from: January 26, 1862 Eagles Nest To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 15, 1862 Pekin, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: February 01, 1865 South Cayuga, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: March 09, 1865 South Cayuga, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

Date and Place from: October 18, 1865 [C.W., Home?] To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Abraham Nash, 1837-1910.

One item of correspondence from Benjamin Baer Bowman to his brother Samuel B. Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed March 31, 1865/April 1, 1865, Gains, Kent Co., Michigan. The letter discusses money of Benjamin's that Samuel is looking after as well as inquiring after Samuel's wife Elisabeth and their brother Elias.

Fifteen letters received by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: October 06, 1862 Louth To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935? From Moyer, Anna.

Date and Place from: January 16, 1862 Clinton To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Barbara.

Date and Place from: May 29, 1862 Clinton To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Barbara.

Date and Place from: December 25, 1862 Clinton To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Barbara.

Date and Place from: June 14, 1859 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 Notes: Writes About the crops and how the weather is affecting them. Tells of Samuel wanting to farm.

Date and Place from: September 09, 1859 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929.

Date and Place from: August 18, 1860 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 Notes: Writes about letters he has received from other family members, also about school.

Date and Place from: September 28, 1862 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929 Notes: Writes about attending the funeral of Cousin Rebecca Nash.

Date and Place from: December 17, 1862 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jacob Nash, 1842-1929.

Date and Place from: [1862?] s.l. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885.

Date and Place from: October 03, 1862 Toronto To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Mattie Notes: Writes about teaching school.

Date and Place from: September 22, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- Notes: Hopes she is enjoying school, and tells her "No doubt you will be able to learn there, what you never could learn at home, and, what will be of more or at least as much, value to you as the book education you get."

Date and Place from: October 28, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835.

Date and Place from: .11.11, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835.

Date and Place from: November 13, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835.

Twenty-two letters received by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: December 01, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: February 04, 1858 Columbus City, Iowa To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: March 11, 1858 Columbus City, Iowa To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: November 12, 1858 St. Catherines To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- Notes: Writes about his life, work and his living quarters.

Date and Place from: November 29, 1858 St. Catherines To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: January 07, 1859 St. Catherines To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: June 19, 1859 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: July 21, 1859 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: August 15, 1859 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: October 09, 1859 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- Notes: Writes in a melancholy tone about the autumn season.

Date and Place from: November 13, 1859 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: December 31, 1859 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835- Notes: Asks how her teaching is going and tells about his teaching.

Date and Place from: March 02, 1860 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: April 09, 1860 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: May 18, 1860 Aurora, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: August 10, 1860 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: September 23, 1860 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: December 27, 1860 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: March 02, 1861 Plainfield, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: January 19, 1862 Lincoln, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: April 29, 1862 Lincoln, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Date and Place from: November 02, 1862 Andover, Ill. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Samuel Gross, 1835-.

Twenty-four letters received by Mary Schantz (nee Moyer) from friends and relatives.

Date and Place from: June 09, 1861 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: June 17, 1862 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: August 10, 1862 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: September 28, 1862 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870 Notes: Writes about Cousin Rebecca's death: "Died of the tropsy at the brain."

Date and Place from: October 24, 1862 Brantford, C.W. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: December 05, 1862 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Sophia, 1847-1870.

Date and Place from: May 09, 1855 McGrawville To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: November 17, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909 Notes: Writes about school, society, education.

Date and Place from: November 18, 1856 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: December 02, 1856 Wainfleet To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909 Notes: Writes about teaching, how he will like it.

Date and Place from: June 07, 1859 Pelham To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: August 25, 1860 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909 Notes: Writes about his route from the "Twenty" to the "Short Hills". Talks about Mary's school and getting her certificate.

Date and Place from: September 19, 1860 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: December 26, 1862 Brantford To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.

Date and Place from: March 13, 1857 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: April 05, 1860 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: August 03, 1860 Dunn To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: April 04, 1861 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: May 24, 1861 s.l. To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: August 24, 1861 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca Notes: Writes a short note about school.

Date and Place from: November 25, 1861 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca Notes: Letter is written on paper with a fancy border.

Date and Place from: January 27, 1862 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: March 19, 1862 South Cayuga To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Nash, Rebecca.

Date and Place from: January 06, 1858 St. Catherines To Moyer, Mary, 1840-1935 From Newcomb, M.L. Notes: Letter From Mary's teacher, offering her a job at his schoolhouse.

From: At Home, Blair.

From: Yorkville.

One letter received by Benjamin Shantz.

Date and Place from: June 19, 1864 Waterloo To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 From Shantz, Josiah Kolb, 1834- and Shantz, Nancy Kolb.

Two letters received by Benjamin Shantz and his second wife Margaret Shantz (nee Swinton).

Date and Place from: September 05, 1864 Waterloo To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 and Shantz, Margaret, 1840- From Shantz, Josiah Kolb, 1834- and Shantz, Nancy Kolb Notes: Writes that he and Nancy have a new son named Benjamin.

Date and Place from: [18-?] s.l. To Shantz, Benjamin, 1811-1868 and Shantz, Margaret, 1840- From Schantz, Josiah and Shantz, Nancy Notes: Partial letter, salutation missing.

Two letters dated Oct. 23, 1864, written by Tobias and Mary Schantz to Tobias' father Benjamin Schantz (September 2, 1811-November 9, 1868) and to his sister Lydia Schantz.

One item of correspondence from Joseph Bowman to his father Samuel B. Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed September 23, 1864, Carlisle Mills, Canada West. In the letter Joseph is writing to his father who is currently in Illinois. He makes mention of local happenings such as the Blenheim Union meeting, an auction and what his brothers are doing, as well as asks questions about the Civil War situation in the United States. Joseph wonders how the "copperheads" feel about Old Abe and Little Mack. This references Democrats who were against the war and their position on Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan. Joseph also updates his father on a local troupe of Civil War fighters who are currently in the Waterloo Region area but who are headed back to Kentucky and Alabama.

One letter received by Sarah Shantz (April 1, 1854-April 10, 1878). Sarah was Tobias Kolb Schantz's sister.

Date and Place from: June 18, 1864 Breslau To Shantz, Sarah From Bricker, Mary Ann.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: Kent.

From: Kent.

From: Waterloo.

Invitation to a quilting.

Letter from George Davidson in Berlin, Ont. Dated 9 ½ o'clock, May 5, 1863 to his wife Margaret who is in Toronto: "The children have gone to bed, and so I sit down – all alone – to write you the promised letter – you will be enjoying yourself with Mrs. Manning over Schedam Sch[illegible] while I poor unfortunate am enjoying myself in thinking how comfortable it will be to go up to a cold bed, and nobody in it. I have just been up stairs Bob & Sandy are in bed the former at the front the latter at the back with space and an extra pillow between for Lizzie who has been managing the children and the affairs of the household at a great rate." He gives Margaret a list of cash payments to make – boys' board, clothes, but also ask her to bring home seed catalogues and stock. A postscript the next morning describes the state of affairs: "Wednesday morning 7 ½ O.C. we have slept and waked – thank God – Lizzie was up about ½ hour ago went down and put [kettle on], is however still in her nightgown sitting on the floor with Sandy playing Jackstones or something of that sort – Bob is up and takes this to the P.O. Very cold rainy morning GD."

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.