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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.36 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Nancy A. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras discussing her son, the family's plans to move and conflicting reports that Reverend Hinman was killed by "wild Indians" |
| Date | 23 July 1873 |
| Author | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses her garden and her growing son, comparing his dark skin to "a little niger." Indicates they will move to Bazille Creek, but will soon come back for the Convocation Meeting. Discusses money problems and a shawl she has yet to receive from Shiras. Reports conflicting stories about whether or not Reverend Hinman was killed by "wild Indians." |
| Subjects | American West American Indian History Religion Women's History African American Troops Children and Family Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Finance Clothing and Accessories Death |
| People | Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814) Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Hinman, Samuel Dutton (1839-1890) |
| 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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