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circa 1865
Document signed by Andrew Johnson, Indian Peace Medal, engraving of Johnson, and a lithograph of an Ioway Chief [Decimalized .01-.04]
GLC01993
30 November 1862
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...
GLC02016.026
8 December 1871
Hemans, Daniel W. (fl. 1872-1881)
to Frances B. Shiras
Comments on the length between their correspondence. Reports the freezing death of Rev. Philip Johnson. Discusses preaching with Rev. Cook at Santee. Indicates his cousin Paul was sick. Discusses his missionary work at Yankton, including the...
GLC02429.12
12 January 1872
Discusses a Christmas festival and provides an update on their missionary work, particularly in regard to education. Notes that his wife has charge of the Mother's Services. Expresses his dedication to "bring some souls to our service." Describes a...
GLC02429.13
13 January 1872
Hemans, Nancy A. (b. 1843)
Writes about how they are getting along, discussing her health. Comments on a potential visit by Shiras. Explains why her upbringing (part with Indians, part with whites) has resulted in her only being to make Santee moccasins with beads and not...
GLC02429.14
1 February 1872
to Alexander Shiras
Explains that he has not responded to a recent letter because he was ill. Thanks some friends for medicine they sent. Mentions Paul's hemorrhage. Discusses the status of two reservation churches, neither of which had a minister.
GLC02429.15
24 February 1872
Thanks Shiras for the money she sent from friends Sunday school children. Discusses his missionary work and his desire to convert his Indian countrymen. GLC02429.17 is a copy of this letter.
GLC02429.16
Thanks Shiras for the money she sent from friends Sunday school children. Discusses his missionary work and his desire to convert his Indian countrymen. Copy of GLC02429.16.
GLC02429.17
26 February 1872
Thanks her for a box of clothing from Mrs. Clement. Indicates they will use some for their new baby and have already given some away. Mentions the Indian agent, a physician who gave him medicine. Discusses his desire for wrappers. Comments on...
GLC02429.18
GLC02429.19
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