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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.43 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843) Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 April 1878 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.6 x 26.4 cm. Order a Copy

Reports the death and burial of her husband, Daniel Hemans.

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

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