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- GLC#
- GLC02429.23-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 12 May 1872
- Author/Creator
- Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
- Title
- to Frances B. Shiras
- Place Written
- South Dakota
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 13.6 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- Reconstruction
Apologizes for not writing and explains how various chores have kept her too busy. Notes that Cecelia, the half-Indian girl living with her has gone to live with Reverend James Cook. Discusses separation from her husband Daniel. Apologizes for not naming their baby after Frances. Mentions Paul, who is sick and attempting to recuperate. Notes that Convocation is coming up.
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