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    Official call from the St. Lawrence Evangelical Lutheran Parish to Rev. John G. Weagent. Includes financial terms and signatures on congregation members.

    Document signed by wardens of the church naming Henry Merkley power of attorney in their attempt to obtain the deed to the church in Williamsburg. Signed by John A. Merkley, Martin Casselman, Phillip Frymire, Joacam Barkley, and Peter Witteker.

    Black and white portrait of Rev. Gottlob Rudolf Colestin Schmieder. He is sitting in a chair with his hands in his lap. He is looking directly at the camera.

    Handwritten letter from J. P. Geortner to Peter Wittaker on August 14, 1825. Geortner informs Wittaker that missionary Jacob Senderling is being sent to the Lutherans in Williamsburg Township. Wittaker is to provide arrangements for Senderling's stay and is to introduce him to members of the Lutheran community.

    Handwritten letter from J. P. Geortner to Peter Witteker on September 21, 1825. Geortner states that the Missionary Committee is sending Jacob Senderling to the Lutheran congregation in Williamsburg Township. Wittaker is to provide arrangements for Senderling's stay and is to introduce him to members of the Lutheran community.

    Handwritten letter from Ernest L. Haselim to Peter Whitacker on July 23, 1826. The letter introduces Herman Hayunga who had just recently finished studying Theology at Hartwick Seminary. Haselim recommends that Hayunga become a minister for the Lutheran congregation in Williamsburg because Senderling was not willing to leave his present ...

    Handwritten letter from Jacob Senderling to Peter Witteker on September 18, 1826. Senderling informs Witteker that he will serve their pastor.

    Handwritten document listing four resolutions passed by the wardens of the Evangelical Lutheran Church at Williamsburg. The resolutions ask the Lord Bishop of Quebec to resolve the issue of church ownership, and empowers Herman Hayunga as their representative. Also includes the minutes of the meeting which was held at the ...

    Official call from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Upper Canada to Mr. Hermanus Hayunga. Includes financial terms and signatures of congregation members.

    Linen sampler stitched by Emily Howard Jennings. The sampler is incomplete.

    Subscription list for the salary of Rev. Hermanus Hayunga, Williamsburg parish, from March 1, 1835 - March 1, 1838. Names of congregation members are listed with their contributions in bushels of wheat, bushels of oats, pounds, pence, and shillings.

    Reverse: Misener / copied by R. H. Morrish M.D.

    Photograper stamp, reverse: H. C. Phillips / 1206 Chestnut St. / Philadelphia Reverse, in ink: Hannah Jennings Kimball

    Reverse, ink: Charles Augustus Kimball Reverse, photographer stamp: H. C. Phillips, 1206 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.

    Reverse, ink: Charlie Kimball, after he lost his sight. About 15 Reverse, photographer stamp: H. C. Phillips / 1206 Chestnut St. / Philadelphia

    Reverse, ink: Grace Kimball aged 18 Reverse, photographer stamp: H. C. Phillips / 1206 Chestnut St. / Philadelphia

    Photographer stamp, front: Gilbert-Bacon 820 Arch St. & 40 N. 8th St., Phila. Reverse, in ink: Dr. Hannah Jennings. Graduated in medicine in Philadelphia (sister of Dr. Emily Stowe). Daughter of Hannah Howard Jennings who was daughter of Paulina Lossing Howard Southwick, great-grandmother of Alice Estabrook Simpson.

    First class teaching certificate presented to Emily Howard Jennings on April 20, 1854, qualifying her to teach normal school in Upper Canada. The certificate is signed by Adolphus Egerton Ryerson, Chief Superintendent of School for Upper Canada.

    Calling card for Dr. Emily Stowe.

    Black and white studio portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier.