Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William H. Coleman to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, June 9, 1914

| Place--Richmond, VA | Work and employment

William Coleman (writing from the Hotel Lexington) tells B.F. Yancey that he looks forward to his arrival and that it is okay to bring his friend, Mr. Scott.

Hotel Lexington
Lexington Hotel, Co., Props.
Felix Keegan, President
J.E. Donahue, Sec'y-Treas.
Hotel Lexington
Twelfth and Main Streets
American Plan

June 9th, 1914

Dear Friend Yancy

I shall be glad to have your Friend Mr. Scott to come with you- as you suggested besure and come in on the 10th of July- as the Crowd will be coming in Alright. I shall depend on you also your Friend shall save a good room for you two-

I remain Respectfully
Wm. H. Coleman

(Note: Page two contains the following note written by Benjamin Franklin Yancey: )

To whom it may concern this is to certify that John Raymond Smith is of good moral character, upright and industrious young man.

I believe he will prove himself worthy to be admitted.

I am Respectfully,

B.F. Yancey (Teacher)

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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