Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 to Frances B. Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.12 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 December 1871 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.2 cm Order a Copy
Comments on the length between their correspondence. Reports the freezing death of Rev. Philip Johnson. Discusses preaching with Rev. Cook at Santee. Indicates his cousin Paul was sick. Discusses his missionary work at Yankton, including the baptisms of chiefs, preaching and translating. Comments on the log house and furnishings they bought with money received (likely from Shiras).
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