Hinman, Samuel Dutton, (1839-1890) to Alexander Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.28 Author/Creator: Hinman, Samuel Dutton, (1839-1890) Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1872 Pagination: 2 p. ; 12.5 x 10.2 cm. Order a Copy
Reverend Hinman, who presided over the Santee Agency, writes to Reverend Shiras about Daniel Hemans. Notes Daniel is in good health, "is doing splendidly," and might be made a Presbyter. Thanks him for care of his boys. A postscript indicates Paul is not well and Christian Taopi has died.
Quotes
"We are thinking of making him a Presbyter. I often wish I were as good as Dan."
"Paul is not well, poor Taopi has gone to his reward & is at rest."
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