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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.49 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-? Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 December 1880 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.3 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy

Notes that her son, Allie, is at school. Explains that she visited Flandreau, Dakota, for the fall. Comments positively on a pretty clock she received.

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

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