Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
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- July 28, 1912
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: describing "Continental trip" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: describing "Continental trip" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Lugano, Switzerland (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Postcard depicting the Savoy Hotel.
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
London, England: Peter H. Sims to Harvey: "We are having a most wretched and depressing time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Aberdeen: he has been to Oban and Insch, "called on old people to find out about my father, mother and relatives but could find no one who could remember that far back., that is 75 years ago" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Edinburgh, Scotland (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey and Jemima Sims to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Steamship Ascania (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Printed Christmas and New Year's greeting (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Describes facial swelling suffered frequently and use of antiphlogistine, also at Harvey's request writes as much as he knows of the life of his father the Rev. James Sims.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing New Bath House, Ocean Park, California, with handwritten note "Had a swim there Monday, PHS."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard, colour photo showing Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Congratulates Harvey on being elected president of the Berlin Board of Trade: "Enter upon your duties with modesty knowing that there is much to learn and act as one putting on armour and not boasting as one taking it off after victory." He reminds Harvey of his "paramount duty to home and family and that Florence and the baby have the first claim on your time and thoughts."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Stern criticism of Harvey's financial situation, debt incurred by spending money on his new home: "You are just in the condition I expected you would be. You started out with too big ideas and now you find you have gone steeper in than you should and loaded yourself with a heavy debt … but you always were an extravagant boy." He continues with advice on getting and staying out of debt and living within his means (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Response to Harvey concerning wedding invitations: "I do not like however the idea of your practically ignoring your relatives and asking outsiders" (includes envelope and enclosed list of invitees, with additional list by P.H. Sims).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Step by step instructions for preparing Harvey's new house for occupancy, starting with liming the cellar and ending with papering and decorations (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: congratulating Harvey on finally getting his own room and on being appointed as secretary of the Berlin Board of Trade, advice about making the most of the opportunity: "Aim high, do your duty and you will get there. Do not neglect your reading: There is nothing more necessary in a young man, than that he read best current literature of the day and also the biographies of the world's great and good men."
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: advice about saving, not spending (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: nervousness concerning Harvey's arranged yachting trip with "the boys": "You are a daring venturesome boy with not any too much precaution or forethought" (includes envelope and enclosed letter from Mr. Ruby).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: advice on beginning independent life (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
New York (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
St. John NB: "I saw the sea today for the first time" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo (includes envelope addressed to Forest, Ontario).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: Postcard, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, 1899-1900.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: trip arrangements (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: advice about Harvey asking for leave to go on trip.
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Toronto: about proposed European trip and possible consequences for Harvey's position at work (includes envelope).
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Sims, Peter Harvey to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo, Berlin: "Band and Fireman's Tournament," caution concerning conduct away from home.
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Wanless, Alice to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo: concerning bible class.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: family news.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter and J. Ross Stewart.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Kitchener: carbon typescript concerning J. Ross Stewart's disability insurance.
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Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: concerning his father's disability insurance.
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Stewart, Peter to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: intention to follow in his footsteps.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Carbon typescript transcription of a diary by J. Ross Stewart of a trip on the Mauritania to the Carribbean.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Winchester VA.: reporting that she has found the Wissler Farm.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: congratulations concerning bencher election results.
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Stewart, J. Ross to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: concerning Rella's investments.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.
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Stewart, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Hartford, Conn.: family news.
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Sims, Rella May to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Waterloo: letter addressed to Harvey in Forest, relaying all the family news, describing their mother's reaction to a newspaper report that Harvey had almost drowned (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Jemima advises Harvey not to accept a judgeship "with such a small salary" so early in his career. She is lonely "way up here" and it is too cold to run the car.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Jemima's Christmas present from Peter H. Sims is a sedan motor car, also sends Christmas wishes to all.
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Family news (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Jemima is glad to hear the news that Harvey has decided to leave the hotel and get a room; also advice on emulating his father's path to success, also to learn German (includes envelope).
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Sims, Jemima to Harvey J. Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
On hearing a report that Harvey had been struck by a ball, Jemima advises him strongly to give up football as "beneath the dignity of a practicing [sic] barrister" (includes envelope).
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Sims, Harvey J. to Peter Harvey Sims
Part of Sims Family collection.
From Kettle Point: letter to Peter H. Sims.
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Sims, Harvey J. to Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From Waterloo: letter to M.J. Sims in Petoskey, Michigan (includes envelope).
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Harvey has arrived to visit.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
James writes about illness in the family.
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Sims, James Campbell to his brother Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
James expresses desire to see old home again; he is not well.
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Postcard from Salem to say she has received Peter's letters.
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
"I had dinner ready waiting for you on that day but as you failed to come I had it all to myself."
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
"You are getting quite careless about your mother, you promised to come in the fall but failed."
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Sims, Janet to her son Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter asking after William in Manitoba, family comings and goings.
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McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Athena. Discusses how she and John can't pay the note; their boys are supporting them.
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McQueen, Janet to Peter Harvey Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Walkerton. Discusses insolvency and money owed to John Robertson, and illness.
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Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Breslau, about sewing.
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Stauffer, Rosanna to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Breslau, about sewing.
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Mulloy, Nelson to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Kent.
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Mulloy, Nelson to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Kent.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
Invitation to a quilting.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Waterloo.
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Bowman, Joseph B. to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: At Home, Blair.
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Bowman, Joseph B. to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.
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Bowman, Joseph B. to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.
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Bowman, Joseph B. to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: "Canada Hygienic Home" Blair.
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Mulloy, Nelson to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Invitation to social evening.
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Mulloy, Nelson to Jemima Cook.
Part of Sims Family collection.
From: Yorkville.
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Part of Sims Family collection.
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Household economics and building a church
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. He shares that everyone with the exception of Sara is healthy, but that she's still going to school. He says the family is in good spirits and are speaking English well. Martha is noted as having a difficult time knowing how to cook and that until they got some new potatoes she had been relying on bread and coffee, though Anthes emphasizes that they're still better off than many others. He provides updates about the prices for various crop yields explaining that the buyers are still figuring out how things should work and that he'll rely on credit if need be to get by. Martin and Catherine are also provided updates about the building Jacob is working that is described as 42x50 with arched windows and a small tower. He concludes by noting the help of S. Eby and Mr. Gilger before asking asking Wolf is getting along.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding the death of Magtalena Buesch. Includes reference to Little Lievei being seriously sick and at risk of dying like sister Lena. Anthes concludes by noting that he continues to have
considerable pain" in chest following a severe cold.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from S. Braun to 'Father Anthes' regarding a mother and child they are seeking to assist. Letter makes mention of streets that are "barely passable" due to deep snow.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, in response to a latter received from them on November 30th. Anthes makes note of the winter conditions in Carrick and that he will be preaching at two different locations on Sunday. He also shares his opinion about financial contributions toward paying off church debts, indicating he thinks the Anthes families have contributed enough given his extensive travelling and related expenses the past two years.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine providing an update about his health and preaching activities. Anthes notes that he's unwell following extensive speaking engagements and travelling in snowy conditions, on roads in poor condition. He notes that several people in Port Elgin are sick with typhoid and comments that Old Bricker is unwell. Anthes also notes that Brother Busch is sick and struggling with building the new preacher’s home, and offers brief updates about visits from J. Schneider and Brother Umbach. Also included are comments about the weather and questions about various people, likely friends and family.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine regarding trips to Carrick and Southhampton that daughter Sarah missed out on due to a lung infection. Makes reference to son Martin's reaction to boats full of fish and the family's plans to acquire late apples.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in response to a letter from them dated May 18. After wondering if their letter was misplaced because it took longer than expected to arrive, he provides an update about the family's living situation indicating that his wife, Magdalena, is liking things better. He explains they will be moving into a home vacated by Brother Fink once it has been whitewashed and improved by Brother Wigand. Anthes notes he is so busy preaching and visiting families that he has to do all of his studying and writing at night. The remainder of the letter consists of requests to pass on well wishes to family and friends.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding the shipment and selling of bushels of apples. Anthes makes reference to a trip he took with Brother Miller to transport an almost too heavy load of apples and shares his wishes for how they are to be sold and distributed, and at what price.
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I will see that the cow is fetched
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Undated letter from Jacob Anthes indicating he will ensure a cow is fetched as soon as possible. Letter also asks about Johann's marriage and makes mention Wilhelm being a "fine fellow" acting in a "truly brotherly way".
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Take the money straight to Breithaupt
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Undated partial letter by Jacob Anthes about the price of wheat, the price of the Mark, and the payment of various bills and amounts owing.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine letting the know he won't be able to visit until the end of the following week. He asks for them to keep him aside apples and grapes, as well as about the plans of someone named Schorsch.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
List with three items regarding repairs to boots and shoes.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding the death and burial of Brother J. Kastner.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
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.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine regarding a loan to Brother Büsch dependent on the receipt of money from Uncle Georg Schmitd following the sale of wheat. Includes well wishes to his parents and a question about the cost and potential sale of oats.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Theobald Anthes, writing from Oberseebach, to Martin Anthes. The letter is addressed to "[m]y dear brother and friends," begins with a confession that he is not doing as well financially he has heard the Anthes are but thanks the Lord for his health. He comments on the death of his sister Eva and the struggle of running the farm with is daughter at his age. Anthes shares news of a visit from Caspar Edighoffer from Buffalo. The updates conclude with news of people in good health and those who have died.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is healthy and that a snowstorm blocked most of the streets just as an assembly was getting underway. He makes reference to preaching done by Reverend Mr. Behr and Wissmor in the Mennonite assembly and the desire of S. Eby to hold an extended assembly in Brant. He also comments about Brother Anthes being publicly expelled by E. Eby and that "Old Satan also did damage among our people with a trifle.." The letter concludes with a request to extend warm greetings to his uncle.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding his family's trip through Carrick Township seeking a suitable home. After failing to do so, the family moves in with Brother Dinkel’s and his family to wait for the construction of a preacher's residence.
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Religious fervour and financial worries
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by praising their recent letter and health, wishing God's peace upon them. He shares that he is "am more firmly determined than ever before to lay myself totally on the altar of God." He also notes that his health is better and that attendance at a recent assembly was sparse. Anthes comments about the family's tight financial situation and sends well wishes to family and friends. In an addendum he asks his parents to make arrangement for payments and accounts receivable explaining that his income from the Mission only covers a quarter of the family's expenses and that winter will be hard.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine Anthes. He begins by saying that he's feeling healthier and that the fall weather has been beautiful. After mentioning a visit by Wagenast and his wife, and fish sent with them as gifts, he provides suggestions for transporting and selling apples, sharing that he's pleased with the barrel yielded from his garden.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes begins by sharing that the family has returned home safely but that he's still having bouts of illness, though less severe than before. In addition to updates about preaching activities, he tells of the death of Thede, who succumbed to injuries suffered being run over by an oxen-driven wagon. He concludes by sharing news of the summer harvest, indicating that several families will be struggling to make ends meet due to mildew drying up the wheat crops.
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine in which he mentions having had head- and toothaches for the past week. He comments about the burial of Mrs. Hilbert and a trip in heavy snow to Bruce, as well as plans to preach further north for several weeks. Anthes shares news of the Steuernagels, who travelled for Assembly and had previously met Martin. He concludes by saying he's written to J. Wolf about property and noting how busy the summer harvest will be.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Anthes shares that the family is in good health and that he his back to preaching and visiting people. He makes note of the "self-destructive" efforts of a Baptist preacher and comments about the number of preachers that have passed through Port Elgin. He shares that the quarter-year assembly was a success making note of the contributions of Brother Umbach and Brother Büsh, and warns his parents that he won't be able to visit over the summer due to plans to spend several weeks preaching in the north part of Mission. The remainder of the letter consists of questions about the wheat crop and Jacob, along with additional updates about his work and that of Brother Eby. He concludes with well wishes to family and friends, and shares that Martha Magdalena "is really growing, is chubby and cheerful and has now started to slide about"
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine. Includes message from Daniel Ewald. Ewald reports about the success of assemblies, making mention of people seeking blessings and families who have converted including the Davids, the Cress', the Beckers, the Schneiders, Büschlens, Deuners and Detweilers. He comments about the good work of Brother Moyer, Brother Jacob, and Brother S. Eby. Before signing off he shares that his wife recently gave birth to a daughter and that he will be travelling to Cleveland.
Anthes' shares that he is one again in good health and that the doctor said he'd "improved beyond all expectations". He notes however that he has to be careful and can't preach, but that he has led a prayer assembly and has occasionally given the Invitation. He gives thanks to the prayer of his Brothers and Sisters in Christ as the reason for his recovery. Anthes also offers updates about various families and people including the Schwedenborgians, Brother M. Weber, Brother Mayer and Brother Umbach. He asks that his parents pass on well wishes to Brother Meyer, J. Wolfs, the Anthes, the Meyers and "all the Brothers and Sisters."
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