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Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.08 Author/Creator: Hemans, Daniel Wright, fl. 1872-1881 Place Written: South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 May 1871 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a visit by Bishop Clarkson during which he was ordained a deacon and many Indians were baptized. Notes his plans to stay at the Yankton mission through the summer because he is needed to translate for Rev. James Cook. This is the first letter in the collection signed "Rev" Hemans.

Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1871-1881
Shiras, Frances B., 1814-?
Mazakute, Paul, 1842-1873

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