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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.38 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Nancy A. Hemans to Alexander Shiras and his wife discussing the loss of her child, Mary, and taking solace in the idea that Mary will be in heaven |
| Date | 27 April 1875 |
| Author | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. Shiras, Alexander |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses the loss of Mary, her child, and takes solace in the idea that Mary will be with relatives in heaven. Mentions prayers and affirms her fidelity to God's will. |
| Subjects | Religion American West Women's History Children and Family American Indian History Death Christianity |
| People | Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814) Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Shiras, Alexander (1813-1894) |
| Place written | Nebraska |
| Theme | Reconstruction; 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 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Friend |
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