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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.53 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Daniel W. Hemans to Alexander Shiras introducing himself and explaining that his mother is sick and his younger sister has died |
| Date | 12 March 1893 |
| Author | Hemans, Daniel W., Jr. (b. 1878) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Alexander |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains that he is the youngest son of Reverend Daniel W. Hemans and indicates that his mother is not well enough to write. Explains that they had a hard winter, his little sister died, mother was sick, and he had to come back from Hope School in Springfield, South Dakota. Notes his father is also sick. Indicates he has two other younger sisters, one of whom is in school. Informs Shiras that they will have their picture taken and send it. |
| Subjects | Religion American West American Indian History Children and Family Health and Medical Education Death Photography |
| People | Shiras, Alexander (1813-1894) Hemans, Daniel W., Jr. (b. 1878) |
| Place written | Nebraska |
| Theme | Religion; Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
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