Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) to Frances B. Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.07 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 May 1871 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 24 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson, missionary appointments, and his upcoming ordination. Discusses his wedding, attended by over 150 whites and Indians. Notes that Mr. Hinman gave him charge of the Santee mission starting in summer, but he will not start until fall when his replacement will arrive.
Quotes
"Bp was here on last Sunday morning wit Mr Hinman & Mr Dorsey. who will be a missionary among the Ponca Indians."
"I am will be ordained next Sunday at Santee. Also our Convocation will held on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday at Santee."
"Now I will tell you about our wedding. I married in the ch. on Tuesday evening 2d day of May at 7 oclock...more than 150 persons were present both white men & Indians. Some chiefs from above were present also & good many Santees came to our wedding wih Paul, & Johnson. so I was very happy in that wedding party."
"I & my wife we live in happiness."
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