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Written from Ceres, Cal.

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John A. Wagener writing to his wife Mary with a note at the end to Willis and Winnie. Written on letterhead for the Office of Superintendent of Schools, Stanislaus County.

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John A. Wagener writing to his children.  On letterhead for the Superintendent of Schools, Stanislaus County.

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Letter written from El Paso, Texas.

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Written from Lancaster, Pa.He talks about his visit to Millersville and his long visit with B.F. Shaub. He also mentions that he plans to visit a friend in Oklahoma City on his way home.

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Written from Masonville, Pa. He mentions that he is visiting acquaintances trying to convince them to move to Stanislaus County, California.  He also mentions that he is still trying to locate his brother Charley, having looked in Pittsburgh and Altoona (his last places of residence) but has not been able to find him.

Scope and Contents Written from Harrisburg, Pa. Mentions that his uncle, Will Tritt, may accompanying him back to California.Other family members mentioned are Aunt Annie Naugle, brother Charley (who he cannot locate), Aunt Louisa Trego. He also talks about the heat wave Chicago was suffering while visiting there. Envelope is postmarked Harrisburg, Pa. Jul 10, 1903 and is addressed to Mrs. J.A. Wagener, Modesto, Cal. Featured on the envelope is Tuolumne River Irrigation Diverting Dam for the Modesto-Turlock...

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Describes life in the men's residence of Old Main.

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Final 2 pages of essay.  Very similar to what was written in 1882.

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John A. Wagener to wife Mary. Written on letter for the Office of Superintendent of Schools, Stanislaus County.