Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, April 22, 1908

Clothing and fashion | Health, illness and death | Home/Farm life

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, writing from Richmond, Virginia (Ford's Hotel), informs his wife of his recent illness. He promises to buy her and the children new shoes as soon as possible. He wishes to send more, but is broke.

Ford's Hotel
Facing Capitol Square & City Hall
M. Shelton Dicken, Proprietor

April 22/08

Dearest Wife

Your letters received found me complaining with a severe cold & La Grippe I have been able to do Very much since Saturday- I am feeling a little better to day- I taken some Calmer Tablets also guinene Whiskey I must to have taken too much Calmer for my mouth ?have? been so sore I can not eat Old teeth & gums have made me almost cry- I start once to come home. Well to day I am feeling so much better- Now I could not get the shoe you want

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because it was too heavy for May & the price for shoes is-up-I send this pair. No 12 low cut I hope they may act for Sunday as soon as I get straight I will get all of you a pair of shoes, You need a pair-

I sent a money order Yesterday before I received your letters (either one). So I hope it will help out some will send some more soon Times are yet dull here plenty walking about nothing to do. I am glad you have papers all ok Also glad you entertain Rev. H. I have not seen Susan yet- Have not been visiting any body- I hope you & c are well- I would send basket but I am broke.

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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