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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02429.58 Author/Creator: Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-? Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. ; 10.4 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy

An undated note in which Nancy discusses a second pregnancy, possibly the one she had after Daniel's death. Ruminates on mortality.

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

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