Postcards and invitations to events received by Hon. Dr. James Horace King, M. D. and his first wife, Mrs. Nellie Mae King. All items were attached to a scrapbook album at some point. Original file folder contained a note that read: “JH King Invitations. Detailed list JHK scrapbook #2,” possibly referring to file 26.

Portraits of Schneider employees serving in the armed forces during World War II, most identified. These were published in issues of the in-house newsletter, The Voice. Also includes a group of nine photographs and postcards with messages to Norman C. Schneider from Lieut. R.A. Klaehn

One letter address to My Lord [Lord Mar] from Mr. Robertson of Strowan dated December 15, 1716. The letter gives an account of the journey through France that Robertson has taken to meet Lord Mar as well as news of his traveling companions. Also includes a later copy of the letter. Lord Mar was a major figure in the Jacobite uprising of 1715 and and fled to France shortly thereafter.

Correspondence from Daniel Claus to Captain Matthews. The letter is regarding the capture of Peter Hansen and his servant as members of the rebellion by the Mohawk nation to be used to gather intelligence. The letter also mentions a contract for fresh meat, and that members of the village had been unwell. At this time Claus had been appointed deputy agent of the Six Nations in Canada under Frederick Haldimand.

Autograph letter, 1811 (?) to the Rev. Mr. Haiveis. Enclosed letter from Mr. Hornes suggest taking no notice "till we see the result from Lambeth."

One handwritten letter from Robert Southey addressed to a William Webb of Dublin. The letter was sent from Keswick and is dated November 8, 1826. Also includes an etching of Southey.

One letter addressed to George, Earl of Dalhousie from George Gordon dated August 27, 1827.

Autograph letter to Caroline Bowles. June 1, 1832. Apparently encloses poetry (ms.? or book?) Mentions someone to whom he alludes in the preface. Comments on "disgusting and stupid bards of the pantry and wash-house." Unpublished?

Partial letter from [Robert?] Garden dated London, 31 October, 1833, to "Dear Sisters," followed by a long disquisition on the proper response of women to changes in their circumstances: "It is the smile of contentment which ought to be on your lips even in the midst of the greatest difficulty." It is not made clear whether actual changes in circumstance in the financial or social standing Garden family are behind this well-meaning attempt to stave off discontent in the sisters. This is possibly from Garden sisters' brother Robert Garden.

Letter to Margaret, Jane, and Jessie dated London, September 11, 1835 from their brother John Garden, in which he reports on the sad state of his health and wardrobe, asks for shirts and collars, but particularly for "flannel drawers and a surcoat." He reports that on reading Jessie's letter "an overpowering sort of sensation thrilled through me, such as I have not felt since I came here … never did I wish so much to be home" (includes envelope).

Letter from Margaret Forbes dated Inverury, October 4, 1835 addressed to Miss Garden, 204 Gallowgate, Aberdeen, hoping that Margaret will visit after the communion: "It always gives me pleasure to know that you have been favoured with such a Minister, who is likely to be zealous, in the cause of Christ … while God gives much grace to your young minister, he also will be the means of comforting you." She goes on to say, "We at present are well supplied with Gospel ministers, I pray for us, that the Spirit may accompany their labours," and ends by sending love to Jane and Jessy and hopes all can visit or write.

One item of correspondence from Samuel Bowman addressed to Samuel Ensley. The letter is dated and addressed June 28, 1837, Waterloo. The letter discusses the purchase of timber between Samuel Ensley and Wendel Bowman that was otherwise intended for the mill of Samuel Bowman.

One holograph letter from Amelia Alderson Opie to an unidentified correspondent dated May 5, 1838 refusing an invitation.

One item of correspondence from H.W. Peterson to Samuel Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed July 31, 1841, Berlin [Kitchener]. In the letter H.W. Peterson, J.P. [Justice of the Peace] instructs Samuel Bowman, in his role as Clerk of the Township of Waterloo, to give money from Benjamin Bowman (poundkeeper) to Jacob E. Schneider (overseer of highways).

Collection contains prints of Canadian landscapes done by William Henry Bartlett in 1841 and portraits of prominent 17th and 18th century politicians from Europe and Canada. Also included are letters from English prime ministers dating around the 1700s. The collection is arranged in one series consisting of print engravings, a file of Bartlett prints, and a scrapbook containing letters.

Contains one letter from Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington addressed to Francis Fane, the 12th Earl of Westmorland.

One letter received by Jacob B. Moyer from Abraham Bechtel Moyer and Mary Gross Moyer, (nee Nash) December 19, 1845, from Charlotteville, Talbot District, C.W.

Date and Place from: December 19, 1845 Charloteville [i.e. Charlotteville], Tolbert [i.e. Talbot] District, C.W. To Moyer, Jacob B. and Moyer, Catherine From Moyer, Abraham Bechtel, 1809-1865 and Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885.

Letter from George Davidson in Aberdeen, Scotland to his wife Margaret in New Aberdeen, C.W., responding to the news of the death of their infant son: "The intelligence was painful, more so than had I been present with you, for altho' my friends here feel deeply with me, still you were awaiting." He speaks of the comfort that their belief offers, and continues: "I thank God that you are living & that I have so near a prospect of meeting you again – how happy I shall be to see you & this feeling is strengthened from the fact that you will be the same regarding me." He will be on the steamer Europa from Liverpool to New York and lists in detail the amount of time it will take to be back in New Aberdeen. (includes envelope sealed with family crest)

Letter from John Davidson, Fraserburgh, Scotland on October 16, 1848 to his nephew George Davidson, commiserating on the death of George's infant child: "I know that you are of tender heart and will be much affected." John is Assessor and Collector of Road Money in Fraserburgh and as such was out on business when George left for home.

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.

File consists of one letter from Christian Enslin, bookseller and bookbinder, Waterloo, Ontario to Fredrick Heinitsch, M.D., Lancaster, Pennsylvania requesting the right to "Mother Drops", a medicine created by Dr. Heinitsch on which he held the patent.
The letter also includes information on bookbinding and printing practices in Upper Canada and makes reference to local figures such as Benjamin Eby, Bishop of the Mennonites.

File consists of central portion of an 1851 poster, containing a message in verse, accompanied by a clipping with news story and image of the complete poster. Also includes a clipping regarding Jacob Hoffman's business.

File consists of correspondence, one small account book 1851-1856, individual statements of accounts, correspondence to and from L. Breithaupt and J.F. Schellkopf, a letter to Liborius Breithaupt from a nephew in Allendorf Germany.

One item of correspondence from the court clerk to A. Clemens and H.R. Ferrie. The letter is dated and addressed June 11, 1851, Waterloo. The letter is an account of the activities and decision on the status of teacher James Finney.

File consists of a cradle roll birthday card to Fred Breithaupt from Zion Evangelical Sunday School.

File consists of two letters in German. The first, dated November 4, 1852, is from Jacob Wagner to an unknown individual. The second, dated December 31, 1852, is a joint letter to Louis Breithaupt in Buffalo, signed by Catharine Hailer, and possibly also by Jacob and Margaret Hailer. This is a letter from Catharine to her soon-to-be husband, written shortly before their marriage, which took place February 8, 1853.

File consists of two letters in German. One letter, intricately folded and dated July 11, 1853, is from [Margaret Wagner?]. The second letter, dated November 19, 1853, is from Jacob Wagner.

File consists of documents relating to the construction and furnishing of the house built by Louis Breithaupt at 711 Carrol St., Buffalo, N.Y., in 1852. Includes invoices and accounts.

File consists of a copybook containing copies of five letters written by L. Breithaupt in 1854 concerning tannery business.

File consists of correspondence, individual account statements, customs document, note protest. Also includes one letter, in German, from J.F. Schoellkopf dated January 18, 1853.

File consists of correspondence, freight receipts, individual statements of accounts and receipts. Includes one letter signed Catharina Breithaupt, a letter in German from F.A. Goetze, a statement of snuff and cigars purchased from him by Louis Breithaupt, a memorandum regarding Waterloo Township tannery rental from Wendell Bowman and Henry Bechtel, February 25, 1854, a letter, in English, from John B. Bowman, St. Jacobs, Ont., March 1854 regarding water privileges and land for tannery, and letters in German signed S. Merner.

File consists of five letters in German from Jacob Wagner in Rochester, addressed to Louis Breithaupt. One at least is also signed by Catharine's sister, Margaret Wagner.

File consists of notes, account for Paul Rohr, and an invoice, in German, for work on a wagon.

File consists of correspondence, one small account book in German, containing entries from 1852 to 1855, business correspondence, individual account statements, orders, etc.

File consists of five letters in German from Jacob and Margaret Wagner in Rochester.

Correspondence from Heinrich Wagner to his son Jacob Wagner entreating him to turn away from worldly things to God and to repair their relationship.

Letter from Alexander Davidson, Port Elphinstone, dated July 22, 1856, to his niece Margaret Davidson, thanking her for presents sent. He reports on the growth and changes in Aberdeen and area since she had last been there, and lists all his children and what they are doing.

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.

File consists of one letter in German from Jacob Wagner in Berlin, dated May 21, 1856, regarding the loss of a son who died shortly after birth.

Contains 14 typed transcription copies of letters from John Goldie to James Goldie, and one typed transcription copy of a letter from W. Goldie to James Goldie. James was working in New York at the time the letters were written.

Date and Place From: [184-?] Greenfield, [Ontario] To [Goldie, James, 1824-1912] From Goldie, W. Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription. Incomplete letter, note on the transcription states that the letter is "from Greenfield" and that "the above appears to be to his brother James, then living in New Jersey".
Date and Place From: December 11, 1846 Greenfield [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: February 9, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 10, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy typed transcription.
Date and Place From: November 15, 1847 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: May 15, 1848 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 5, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 27, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Carbon copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: September 14, 1849 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 13, 1850 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: July 18, 1850 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: February 11, 1852 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: April 21, 1852 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: March 18, 1854 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.
Date and Place From: September 18, 1856 Greenfield, [Ontario] To Goldie, James, 1824-1912 From Goldie, John, 1793-1886 Notes: Copy, typed transcription.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt. Includes statements of accounts, freight receipts, business correspondence, notes payable, etc. Includes one letter in German from J. Wagner, 3 letters in German from F.A. Goetze (one including a bill for cigars), and an agreement between J.F. Schoellkopf, Buffalo and McKay & Horner, Brantford, dated September 22, 1856.

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 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 Jacob Wagner to his parents. The letter discusses his health and their recent activities.

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.

File consists of one letter in German from Jacob and Margaret Wagner in Grove __, N.Y., December 16, 1857.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt. Includes statements of accounts, business correspondence, telegrams, railroad advice notes and freight receipts, notes receivable, tax notices, etc. Also in the file are documents relating to work done on the church and minister's house corner of William and Emslie Sts., letter from J. Long, Cleveland regarding 18 boxes of Universal Salve, written on the verso of printed instructions for the salve, correspondence between J.F. Schoellkopf and L. Breithaupt, letters in German from Rev. Jacob Wagner, August Klein, Jacob Hailer, Reinhold Lang, F.A Goetze (including cigar bill), statement from Hoffman and Weaver for land in Berlin. Also included is one letter in German from Louis Breithaupt, Berlin, November 6, 1857 to Catharine Breithaupt in Buffalo [last item].

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.

File consists of three letters in German. Includes one letter from Jacob and Margaret Wagner in Grove [?], [New York], dated January 18, 1858, and a joint letter dated Berlin, August 29, 1858 with page 1 signed by Margaret Wagner and the overleaf signed by Jacob Hailer. This was probably written after the death of Jacob Wagner in Berlin that spring. A third letter, dated 1858, is written in an unknown hand.

File consists of contains two documents in German. The first document is an undated poem signed by Catharina Breithaupt. The second document is a letter dated July 3, [1858?] written from Buffalo in three separate hands. The first is possibly that of Catharina Goetz Breithaupt, widow of Liborius, and is signed Catharina Breithaupt. The second is two lines by Catharine Hailer Breithaupt, signed by her. The page overleaf is written and signed by Margaret Wagner.

File consists of one manuscript copy of a set of correspondence between Queen Victoria and James Buchanan.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including business correspondence, statements, rail road freight receipts, an ephemera. Includes documents relating to the tannery in Berlin, correspondence from Charles A. Ahrens, correspondence with Jacob J. Vogt, Niagara Falls (who is a relative and who has invested in the Berlin tannery), Hoffman & Weaver, J.F. Schoellkopf. Also in the file are letters in German from Jacob Hailer, A. Klein, F.A. Goetze, W. Brill. A letter from W. Mentz addresses L.B. as "Esteemed Brother" and comments on the dissolution of co-partnership with J. Vogt.

Also of note are business cards: "L. Breithaupt, manufacturer and dealer in leather, findings, hides, wool, oil, &c., Berlin, C.W.", a doctor's bill for 19 visits in June 1859 to visit child, and one one letter written on one side to L. Breithaupt from Jacob Burgley [i.e. Burckle], Utica, August 15, 1859, and on the other side to "Dear Sister", from M.A. Burgley.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Mary B. Churchill addressed to "My dear Aunt" dated May 20, 1859. The letter details a trip to visit an ailing uncle and gives information on housework, cooking, diet and the activities of neighbours, including a mention of a Mrs. Fennimore.

File consists of two letters in German, one from Margaret Wagner and the other from Jacob and Margaret Hailer.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including statements of accounts (including shoes and gaiters for Wagners, Hailers and Breithaupts), freight receipts, business correspondence, etc. Includes 22 letters from Charles A. Ahrens, Berlin concerning business and conditions in the tannery there. Letters in German include those from Margaret Wagner, Buffalo, W. Goetze, New York, A. and L. Klein, Rochester, Jacob Hailer, Ludwig Breithaupt, Th. Wagner, and others. Also in the file are documents relating to the Evangelical Association Church property, William and Emslie Sts. in Buffalo, circulars of F.A. Goetze, tobacconist, letters from Jacob Vogt, Nigara Falls and a letter from J.F. Schoellkopf, Buffalo.

File consists of one letter [?] in German signed by Jacob Hailer.

File consists of one letter from Amanda M. Bowman, Waterloo, to "Mrs. Breidhaupt" and "Mrs. Wagner".

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including accounts, business correspondence, circulars, etc. Included are letters to and from Charles A. Ahrens and J.F. Schoellkopf. Letters in German include those from [?] Wagner, F.A. Goetze, P. Wentz, Jacob Hailer, Catharine Breithaupt, dated August 8, 1861 [marked C.B.], and others.

Also in the file is a drawing and notes of machinery, a bill for fruit trees, bushes and roses, and six letters from Jacob Burckle, and to Catharine Breithaupt, "Dear Sister", from M.A. Burckle. Jacob & his wife [Mary] were persuaded by L.B. to move from the U.S. to Berlin to help in the business and with boarders. Most of the letters are reports on the state of the business and on the charater of other employees.

File consists of one unbound account book labelled "Hide Book" containing records from 1856 to 1857 of "hides received from Canada to be charged to North Evans Tannery." Includes notes payable, relating to business mostly conducted in Canada by L. Breithaupt, to be paid by account of J.F. Schoellkopf, Buffalo, N.Y. Also contains two letters in German dated November 30 and December 2, 1861 from M. Strauss, Buffalo, N.Y.

Accrual consists of materials created and accumulated by Alice Riggs Hunt and her family. Includes correspondence to and from Alice, locks of hair, and photographs. The photographs document other members of the Hunt family including her mother Mary Osgood Riggs Hunt (1860-1953) and her brother Charles Warren Hunt Jr. (1888-1953). Also present are over 500 slides documenting Charles Warren Hunt Jr.'s trip around the world.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt. Includes business correspondence, a contract with William Brower, May 1862, to tear down a warehouse and build a stable, correspondence with Jacob J. Vogt, and correspondence with the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Letters in German include those from M. and John Straus, some written on letterhead: "Breithaupt & Straus, manufacturers and dealers in sheep-skins and wool, Carroll St. . . . Buffalo, N.Y.",End of file: one letter in German from Catharine Breithaupt, dated Aug. 8, 1861 [marked C.B.]. A. and L. Klein, Wm. Schroeder, Samuel Moyer, Martin Anthes, F.A. Goetze and others.

Also of note are four letters in German from Catharina Breithaupt [marked C.B. Sr. = Catharina, mother of Louis Breithaupt?]; one letter in German to Catharina Breithaupt, sent from Germany, four letter in German from Catharine in Buffalo to Louis in Berlin.

Fonds consists of two holograph letters from John Keble addressed to Henry Thomas Ellacombe [?]. The fonds also includes one photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Keble.

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt. Includes statements of accounts, raiload advice notices and freight receipts (one dated 1862 at Berlin Station), business correspondence, etc. Includes letters in German from F.A. Goetze, N.Y., recipe for lubricating compound, receipts for city, county, and school taxes, 1858-1859 (one receipt shows three properties in Buffalo), letter to Thomas Bowness in Woodstock, Ont. from J.F. Schoellkopf, November 15, 1861, letter to Louis Breithaupt from J.F. Schellkoepf, July 23, 1861, letter from Charles A. Ahrens, June 19, 1861, letters written jointly to L.B. from Jacob J. Vogt (in English) and Jacob Hailer (in German), Niagara, June 7, 1859 regarding business matters (salutation reads "Dear Brother, Father and Mother Hiler came to our plase...), receipt for household goods purchased for Jacob Wagner, April 30, 1859. Also contains an unbound day book in German with entries from December 19, 1859 to August 15, 1861.

File consists of one letter [?] in German signed by Margaret Wagner, dated Berlin, February 28, 1862. Contains several references to Mr. Louis Breithaupt, "driving shed," etc.

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.

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."

File consists of one letter in German from Louis Breithaupt to Catherine[?] from New York, 1863. A note on overleaf is signed by W.H. Goetz and the salutation is "Dear Caroline".

File consists of business and personal papers of Louis Breithaupt including business correspondence, letters in German to and from Louis Breithaupt and M. Strauss, railroad freight receipts, etc. Also in the file are letters in German from Wm. Goetze and others, and two letters in German from Catherine Raquet, Buffalo; two letters in German by C. Raquet with letters enclosed by Catharina Breithaupt; seven letters in German from Catharina Breithaupt, Buffalo; one letter to Louis and Catharine Breithaupt from Jacob and Mary Burckle in Berlin, who are caring for the children while their parents are away.

Invitation to a quilting.

From: Waterloo.

From: Kent.

From: Kent.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.

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: Yorkville.