Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-? to Frances B. Shiras

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GLC#
GLC02429.30-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
21-22 November 1872
Author/Creator
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Title
to Frances B. Shiras
Place Written
Nebraska
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 23.9 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
Reconstruction

Discusses her son, who was sick recently, and her husbands work as the sole clergyman at the Santee Mission. Notes they are currently living in Reverend Hinman's house, until they can have their own built. Discusses her housework, which interrupted the writing of this letter. Thanks Shiras for things she sent her. Comments on a problem with mice eating cloth. Recounts a story in which her small son Joseph accidentally locked himself in a room. Discusses her desire to get her picture taken, if not for a want of money.

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