Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated.
Jesse Brown writes his cousin, Harriet Yancey, to discuss an insurance policy and various other happenings in his life.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 14, 1914
Jesse Brown writes to Harriet Yancey from the Richmond jail to plead for money to help pay for his lawyer. His trial is set for the following Tuesday.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 7, 1919
Jesse Brown tells his cousin, Harriet Yancey, about his efforts to join a fraternal lodge.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 14, 1924
Jesse Brown confides to his cousin, Harriet Yancey, about his struggle to reform his life and obtain financial stability.

Jesse Brown to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 28, 1924
Jesse Brown shares his fears over the dangers of his job with his cousin, Harriet Yancey.

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