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2 December 1880
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Frances B. Shiras
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.
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21 April 1881
Comments on the new spring and the difficult past winter. Discusses her garden. Also discusses her growing children and her older son's school. Informs Shiras she is getting re-married and is worried how she will react. Describes it as a financial...
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27 November 1881
to Alexander Shiras
Explains that she did not intend to alienate her friends in the east by re-marrying and justifies the re-marriage. Discusses the children, her two and her sister's three, who also live with them, the four oldest of which are in school. Thanks an...
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circa August 1880
to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras
Thanks them for Allie's saddle. Discusses going eight miles with her son to "hunt up something" good to eat for her younger son, who had been sick with dysentery and vomiting. On that trip, her son was thrown from his horse, which made her reflect on...
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12 March 1893
Hemans, Daniel W., fl. 1878
Explains that he is the youngest son of Reverend Daniel W. Hemans and indicates that his mother is not well enough to write. Explains that they had a hard winter, his little sister died, mother was sick, and he had to come back from Hope School in...
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21 March 1893
Hemans, Joseph A., fl. 1892
Explains that he is in school, that his sister died over the winter, and that his mother was sick (but getting better). Notes that they had a picture of Shiras. Mentions the saddle he received from them long ago. Tells him they never forget them...
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16 March 1894
to Mrs. Murray
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.
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17 October 1783
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
[Request]
Requests 20 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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20 October 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Requests six pounds of soap and 15 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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19 October 1783
Requests 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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Requests half a gallon of rum for General Henry Knox. Contains a note on page two from John [Gills] who confirms receipt of rations.
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21 October 1783
Requests two barrels of flour for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations.
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23 October 1783
Requests half a bushel of salt for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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22 October 1783
Requests 20 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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24 October 1783
Requests six pounds of candles and seven pounds of soap for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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Requests 15 pounds of bread for General Henry Knox's family. Directed to a Mr. Province.
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25 October 1783
Requests four gallons of vineger for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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Requests two quarts of country rum for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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26 October 1783
Requests eight pounds of bread and 12 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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27 October 1783
Requests 48 pounds of beef for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Jacob Johnson who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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28 October 1783
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29 October 1783
Requests three quarts of country rum for General Henry Knox's family. Contains a note on page two from Christopher Smith who confirms receipt of rations. Directed to William Bell.
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30 October 1783
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31 October 1783
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