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Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) [Hand-drawn map of Dakota mission area]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.03 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) Place Written: South Dakota Type: Map Date: circa June 1872 Pagination: 1 map ; 12.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Depicts the missions and Indian agencies along about fifty miles of the Missouri River west of Sioux City. Hemans discusses making the map for Frances Shiras to answer her question about the spatial relationship between the Santee, Yankton, and Ponca agencies in GLC02429.04. Apparently a draft of GLC02429.04.

Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1871-1881

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