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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.47 |
From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
Title | Nancy A. Hemans to Alexander Shiras commenting on caring for her baby, her son's schools and collecting for a headstone for her late husband |
Date | 15 January 1880 |
Author | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) |
Recipient | Shiras, Alexander |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Explains that her health and taking care of her new baby has prevented her from writing sooner. Discusses how the baby keeps her up at night and how she and her other son were both sick recently. Compares her son's two schools, preferring the one far away (Rigg's School) but explains that she is not able to spare his help around the house. Notes a collection for a headstone for her late husband. Discusses her insurance money from the Bishop. Thanks Mrs. Shiras for a dress she sent and hopes she is well. |
Subjects | Religion American West Women's History Children and Family Health and Medical Education Marriage Finance Clothing and Accessories Charity and Philanthropy American Indian History |
People | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Shiras, Alexander (1813-1894) |
Place written | Nebraska |
Theme | Religion; Children & Family; Women in American History |
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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