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Collection Reference Number GLC02429.40
From Archive Folder Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras 
Title Daniel W. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras discussing the death of his daughter Mary and the destruction of his garden by a herd of cattle
Date 27 August 1875
Author Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)  
Recipient Shiras, Frances B.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Discusses the death of his daughter Mary and affirms his belief that it is God's will. Also discusses the destruction of his garden in the night by a herd of cattle. Notes he has a hemorrhage.
Subjects Religion  American West  American Indian History  Children and Family  Death  Agriculture and Animal Husbandry  Health and Medical  Tuberculosis  Disease  
People Shiras, Alexander (1813-1894)  Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1871-1881)  
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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