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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.13 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Daniel W. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras commenting on a Christmas festival and providing an update on their educational work |
| Date | 12 January 1872 |
| Author | Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses a Christmas festival and provides an update on their missionary work, particularly in regard to education. Notes that his wife has charge of the Mother's Services. Expresses his dedication to "bring some souls to our service." Describes a visit to Santee, where he saw family and preached. Reports that his horse killed herself. Mentions that Nancy will write. |
| Subjects | American West Religion American Indian History Holidays and Celebrations Education Women's History Children and Family Agriculture and Animal Husbandry |
| People | Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814) Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1871-1881) Mazakute, Paul (1842-1873) |
| Place written | South Dakota |
| Theme | Reconstruction; Religion |
| 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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