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Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) to Alexander Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.42 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 March 1878 Pagination: 2 p. ; 24.9 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses her husband's sickness and impending death. Comments on sympathetic visitors, her friendship with the Shiras's, and the tragedy the death will be for their son.

Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
Shiras, Alexander, 1813-1894
Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1871-1881

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