Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) to Frances B. Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.31 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881) Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1872 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his improved health, noting that he has not had any spitting of blood since August 1871. Notes that the formerly healthy Mr. Luke, at the Yankton Mission, had started spitting blood. Reports the receipt of wrappers Shiras sent and to who they would go (including Deloria). States that all packages should be sent through Mr. Hinman, then explains that he has no winter clothes nor money to buy them. Notes two Santees, John Wapaha, and William Hemans (his cousin) will be ordained next spring. Notes that Mrs. Hinman is sick.
Quotes
"My wife & Ally were both in good health, & I am well and strong enough to do everything in this season, I have made exercises every day, and able to hold the Services on Sundays. I was alone here for six weeks, but I have done very well, I have three Services on Sundays, then I & Mrs West we teaching in the School.
I have no spitting of blood since I have one in Aug 1871. We are very sorry to hear that Mr Luke has spitting of blood in last week at Yankton Agency"
Cook wants him "but Mr Hinman says he won't spare me in Xtmas, so I would not go up to help Mr Cook this time."
"We have received the wrappers from Madam Clement last summer…one for me and four others for Mr Hinman, Paul, Luke, & Deloria, & none for Christian Taopi"
"Mr Hinman told me that if you would send something to us, you must send to him, then come reach us safely. I have no winter clothers. I have two suits of summer's clothes. I have no money enough to buy one winter clothes…"
"Rev Paul is still living, though he is very poor, he walks around and able to preach yet…"
There are two Santee young men preparing for ministries. John Wapaha & William Hemans. Williams is my cousin, they would be ordained in the next next spring."
"Mrs H. is sick for two weeks now."
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