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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.31 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Daniel W. Hemans to Frances B. Shiras discussing his improved health and noting that he cannot afford to buy clothes for the winter |
| Date | 13 December 1872 |
| Author | Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Frances B. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses his improved health, noting that he has not had any spitting of blood since August 1871. Notes that the formerly healthy Mr. Luke, at the Yankton Mission, had started spitting blood. Reports the receipt of wrappers Shiras sent and to who they would go (including Deloria). States that all packages should be sent through Mr. Hinman, then explains that he has no winter clothes nor money to buy them. Notes two Santees, John Wapaha, and William Hemans (his cousin) will be ordained next spring. Notes that Mrs. Hinman is sick. |
| Subjects | American West Religion American Indian History Health and Medical Tuberculosis Disease Clothing and Accessories Finance Women's History |
| People | Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1871-1881) Shiras, Frances B. (b. 1814) 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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