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Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-? to Frances B. Shiras

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.37 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-? Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1874 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.6 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses her son's broken leg and a visit from her sister and brother-in-law, Indian teacher at Fort Sully in the Dakota Territory. Comments on her husband's good health and expresses Christmas thanks to God for living another year.

Shiras, Frances B., 1814-?
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?

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