Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 to Frances B. Shiras

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GLC#
GLC02429.06-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
17 April 1871
Author/Creator
Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881
Title
to Frances B. Shiras
Place Written
South Dakota
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

Inquires about the money his friends sent. Describes the Christian, English-speaking Indian girl he is engaged to. Notes his salary of $150/year, and indicates it will be insufficient. Discusses his log house and preparing his home for housekeeping, referring to his upcoming marriage. Comments on his upcoming ordination and Rev. James Cook's desire for him to remain a while longer at the Yankton mission to continue as interpreter. Discusses family news, including an uncle planning to preach at Crow Creek.

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