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Hemans, Joseph A., fl. 1892 to Mrs. Murray

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.55 Author/Creator: Hemans, Joseph A., fl. 1892 Place Written: Nebraska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1894 Pagination: 2 p. ; 17.7 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

Answers her letter noting the hardship they have had this year and his hopes for God's guidance. Comments that it is spring, they are planting and the birds are singing.

Hemans, Joseph A., 1872-?

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