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Collection Reference Number GLC02429.35
From Archive Folder Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras 
Title Daniel W. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras about building a house, his health and a possible transfer to the Chapel at Bazille Creek
Date 15 July 1873
Author Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)  
Recipient Shiras, Frances B.  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Discusses building a house and garden on his land in Bazille, his health, and his work. Mentions a possible transfer to the Chapel at Bazille Creek, on the recommendation of Bishop William Hare. Comments on the growth of his son, who he speaks to in both English and Dakota.
Subjects American West  Religion  Building Construction  Agriculture and Animal Husbandry  Health and Medical  Tuberculosis  Disease  Architecture  American Indian History  Children and Family  Literature and Language Arts  
People Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814)  Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1871-1881)  Hare, William Hobart (1838-1909)  Hinman, Samuel Dutton (1839-1890)  
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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