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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.23 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Nancy A. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras apologizing for not writing and mentioning that Cecelia, the half-Indian girl in their household, has gone to live with Reverend James Cook |
| Date | 12 May 1872 |
| Author | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Apologizes for not writing and explains how various chores have kept her too busy. Notes that Cecelia, the half-Indian girl living with her has gone to live with Reverend James Cook. Discusses separation from her husband Daniel. Apologizes for not naming their baby after Frances. Mentions Paul, who is sick and attempting to recuperate. Notes that Convocation is coming up. |
| Subjects | American West American Indian History Religion Women's History Children and Family Health and Medical Education Marriage Tuberculosis Disease |
| People | Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814) Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Mazakute, Paul (1842-1873) |
| Place written | South Dakota |
| 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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