Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) to Frances B. Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.29 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 October 1872 Pagination: 3 p. ; 17.4 x 13.6 cm. Order a Copy
Indicates he has not written because he was sick. Informs Shiras that Christian Taopi has died. Discusses a recent visit by bishops Whipple and Clarkson, and William Welsh to all the Indian missions, their ordinations and assignations of missionaries. Indicates Reverend Hinman gave him charge of the Santee Mission that month. Comments on other Indian clergy, Paul Mazakute and Luke Walker. Indicates his wife might write about their son.
Quotes
"I have a painful in my lungs & I was quite sick."
"Probably you heard now the Rev. Christian Taopi was dead in last month. He died not received the wrapper you had sent for him. Also Nancy did not get the Shawl yet."
"Bps. Whipple, Clarkson, & Mr. Wm Welsh came to visit all the Indian Missions in last month & Bp. Clarkson ordained one Whiteman Deacon here, and two other White Clergymen were sent to Missionaries among the Upper tribe along the Missouri River. Rev Mr. Hinman gave me charge the Santee Mission commence this month. I have three services on every Sunday."
"Perhaps Nancy will write you & tell you something of our darling Ally."
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