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27 May 1871
Prichard, A. A. (fl. 1871-1881)
to Frances B. Shiras
Discusses Daniel and Nancy Hemans's recent wedding, attended by Indians and whites on a very rainy day. Notes Daniel's bad health and susceptibility to consumption.
GLC02429.09
3 May 1871
Brown, Stewart (fl. 1871-1881)
Indicates he has sent a $50 wedding gift to Daniel Hemans and sends his well-wishes.
GLC02429.10
8 June 1871
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
Discusses money Shiras sent. Comments on the cultivation being done by Yanktons on the reservation and their reception of annuity money. Discusses his wife, including her conversion from Presbyterian to Episcopalian. Comments on their garden...
GLC02429.11
18 March 1864
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Michael Miller tells his wife that he has been feeling very blue lately, and that the days closer to his discharge feel extremely long. He says he would not reenlist in the army and expresses frustration that enlisted men, like himself, get paid less...
GLC02155.141
20 March 1864
Michael Miller thanks his wife for her most recent letter and discusses how important the letters are for both of them. Her health is improving, which makes him happy. He'd like to see her, but says she could have become ugly in his absence and he...
GLC02155.142
20 April 1864
In this short letter, Michael Miller tells his wife that the war department has ordered no mail sent from the army for 60 days. He tells her that if she doesn't hear from him, it is because he is not allowed to write. He remarks on how difficult this...
GLC02155.143
24 April 1864
Michael Miller writes to his wife, but saying he does not know what to tell her because the activities of Camp Bristoe Station are secretive. However, they have not received orders yet to move, which Miller is pleased about because he has been...
GLC02155.144
26 April 1864
Miller expresses relief that the war department has not yet stopped army mail. He says he's afraid this will be his last letter from Camp Bristoe Station, but he isn't certain if he will be going to the front. He discusses their love for each other...
GLC02155.145
28 April 1864
Miller expresses uncertainty about how long they will stay at Camp Bristoe Station. He is fearful they will move and he will no longer receive Lile's letters, which are his only source of comfort. He repeats that he may not be discharged until the...
GLC02155.146
4 August 1861
Miller, Lile (1861-1864)
to Michael Miller
GLC02155.147
9 August 1861
GLC02155.148
7 August 1861
GLC02155.149
15 August 1861
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13 January 1862
GLC02155.151
24 January 1862
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28 January 1862
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24 April 1862
GLC02155.154
2 May 1862
GLC02155.155
6 May 1862
GLC02155.156
30 July 1862
GLC02155.157
12 August 1862
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16 August 1862
GLC02155.159
8 September 1862
GLC02155.160
8 June 1862
GLC02155.161
12 November 1862
GLC02155.162
25 December 1862
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4 January 1863
GLC02155.164
17 January 1863
GLC02155.165
8 January 1864
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January 1864
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14 January 1864
GLC02155.168
20 January 1864
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21 January 1864
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27 January 1864
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2 February 1864
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5 February 1864
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15 March 1864
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19 February 1864
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23 February 1864
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13 March 1864
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24 March 1864
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25 March 1864
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12 April 1864
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16 April 1864
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19 April 1864
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1864
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4 March 1864
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30 May 1863
to father
GLC02155.188
11 August 1863
to Brother
GLC02155.189
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