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Prichard, A. A., fl. 1871-1881 to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.09 Author/Creator: Prichard, A. A., fl. 1871-1881 Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1871 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.6 x 25.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses Daniel and Nancy Hemans's recent wedding, attended by Indians and whites on a very rainy day. Notes Daniel's bad health and susceptibility to consumption.

Shiras, Frances B., 1814-?
Prichard, A. A., fl. 1871-1881
Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1871-1881
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
American West
American Indian History
Religion
Health and Medical
Disease
Tuberculosis
Marriage
Women's History
Reconstruction

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