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

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GLC#
GLC02429.48-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
4 June 1880
Author/Creator
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Title
to Frances B. Shiras
Place Written
Nebraska
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 25.4 cm
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
Native Americans

Thanks Shiras and others for money sent (possibly for Daniel Hemans's grave stone). Thinks the Santee had enough money for a grave stone. Discusses her baby boy, Daniel, and his humorous actions. Comments on her other son's riding activities and his need for his own saddle. Discusses her garden positively, noting her sister's aid. Indicates she will send a picture, and describes how time and grief have transformed her from fleshy and plump to thin. Notes that Allie is now eight years old, can copy letters but not write sentences, and only studies at school. Discusses money she received from the Clergyman Mutual Insurance League.

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