Postcard from Josephine Pride, 1911


Summary:

Josephine Pride tells B.F. Yancey that she will start for Esmont on Friday. She requests that if he wants her to visit a school on Tuesday to inform the teachers to have students bring the needed supplies.

Transcript:

[To:] Mr. B.F. Yancey, Esmont, Virginia

Letter received this A.M. will start out Monday for Esmont. Will send another card saying what train I will take from C'ville. And if I cannot come Monday will let you know by card or Telegram. If you plan for me to visit a school Tuesday or any part of next week please ask teachers to see that children bring 1/4 yd unbleached cotton, red thread No. 50, Needle No. 9, scissors, and thimbles. Boys bring corn shucks for making corn shuck mats.

Sincerely,

Josephine M. Pride