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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02429.51 |
| From Archive Folder | Letters from missionaries Daniel and Nancy Hemans, to Rev. and Mrs Shiras |
| Title | Nancy A. Hemans to Alexander Shiras justifying her marriage and discussing the children |
| Date | 27 November 1881 |
| Author | Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) |
| Recipient | Shiras, Alexander |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Explains that she did not intend to alienate her friends in the east by re-marrying and justifies the re-marriage. Discusses the children, her two and her sister's three, who also live with them, the four oldest of which are in school. Thanks an unnamed woman for money. Indicates that she has not moved from her home, as Daniel and her deceased children are buried there. Inquires about Mrs. Shiras and discusses her own health, which has improved with the coming of winter. Notes that her new husband would like to write a long letter, but cannot write well in English. Two short notes on separate paper explain how her money should be spent in the East for supplies, because it is less expensive. |
| Subjects | Religion American West Women's History American Indian History Marriage Friendship Children and Family Education Finance Death Health and Medical Literature and Language Arts |
| 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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