Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 to Frances B. Shiras
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.05 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 23, 1871 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy
Thanks Frances for her help and interest in his missionary work. Describes his mission work at the Yankton Agency with Reverend James Cook. Notes his improving health. Discusses teaching, singing, and language issues. Comments on privations at the mission and dependency on provisions from Sioux City. Describes his log house next to the chapel.
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