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Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.58 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note Date: no date Pagination: 2 p. ; 10.4 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

An undated note in which Nancy discusses a second pregnancy, possibly the one she had after Daniel's death. Ruminates on mortality.

Quotes:

"My dear Mrs Shiras you may named the second baby as you please…"

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Shiras, Frances B., b. 1814

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