Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 14, 1919

Church and religion | Education--other | Place--Richmond, VA | Work and employment

William Scott talks about his life in Hampton, Virginia. He reflects briefly on how education has shaped his life.

To: Mrs. B.F. Yancey
Albemarle Co.
Esmont, Va.
From: 215 N. King St.
Hampton, Va.
Wm Scott
Postmark: Hampton
AUG
13, 1919
6 PM Assorted numbers and "1 blanket in Jan. 70 cents" written on back of envelope.

August 14, 1919

Dear Cousin,

I received your letter to day, and as usual very glad to hear from you. Yes I was over to see Roger Sunday (10) and he came with me to the city church, he is looking very well, and are talking about coming home in September.

Yes, I can do any think any other man can do, along educitonal lines. I am living with avery nice family of people, Lawyer Bassett, a real young man, has a beautiful home and family. our Office is in the heart of the city, a mong the most intelligent people of our Race. I see many of my old Hampton friends, who are surprise to see mne here to live. It is only three here in this office, supt. myself and one clerk. The supt. Is a V. N. & I.I. grauted and think the world of me. He is about (65) years old and of course that means I am the next man to him. Yes since this is my future work I shall be very particular in dealing with my people, especially since I am in charge of the, money;

Did you hear Rev. Harris say any think about receiving a letter from me? I want the opportunity some day to deliver and address to some of yourall societys, not a sermon, but a lecture, probably I might help some young men.

I have been told, that our friend (Miss Bolding is married) Ha. I use the type-riter all toghter now.

I am goring to see Irene Sunday in Richmond, Va (17)

Love to all

I am yours (cousin)
W.m. Scott,

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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