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Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.19 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) Place Written: South Dakota Type: Manuscript letter signed Date: 26 February 1872 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 25.3 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks her for a box of clothing from Mrs. Clement. Indicates they will use some for their new baby and have already given some away. Mentions the Indian agent, a physician who gave him medicine. Discusses his desire for wrappers. Comments on speaking English with his wife and a mixed race adolescent girl in their household. Copy of GLC02429.18.

Quotes

"Nancy gave some little things to Paul's children & to some other children & they were enjoy them so much."
"The Agent here is good physician, he gave us medicine for every day, so I & Paul we both getting strong, then Paul has gone home on Saturday."
"Paul & I we are anxious to get those wrappers. I don't know how much cost me that box because an Indian brought up here from Choteau Creek 15 miles below. I paid him for one dollar. I am glad to hear that you have promised to send a wrapper to Christian Taopi, he is cousin mine, he lives at Santee Mission."
"You have scolded me about that, that I did not speak English to my wife, I did so sometimes, but not after. We have a half-breed girl, she speak English, & Dakota & French, so we speak in English, & Dakota."

Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1871-1881
Shiras, Frances B., b. 1814

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