Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 to Alexander Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.40 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 August 1875 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy
Discusses the death of his daughter Mary and affirms his belief that it is God's will. Also discusses the destruction of his garden in the night by a herd of cattle. Notes he has a hemorrhage.
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