Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Harriet Anna Yancey to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, November 1, 1914

Home/Farm life | Place--Esmont, VA

Harriet Yancey writes to her husband who has been in Richmond for three days. She tells him how much she misses him and informs him of all the visitors she has had.

To: Prof. B.F. Yancey
1000 N. 8 St
Richmond, Virginia
Postmark: Esmont, VA
NOV 2 1914
11 AM Milton Eppo ?Jettersville? Chas. Bland, Burkeville, Va. is handwritten on back of envelope.

Nov. 1st 1914

Dear Husband,

just a few lines to you to night [missing text] I am wondering how you have been getting along these 3 days. It seem longer how are you feeling anyway. we are getting on all ok. children send love & kisses wishing for your return the friends have been asking after you today Mr. & Mrs. [missing text] called and Mrs. Louden & tonight Mr. & Mrs. Harris Aunt Caroline Cary & Auntie Fannie & [missing text] so you [missing text] they was

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was interested in you Walter came and cut a cord & half of wood Yesterday & cut some stove wood also.

Mr. ?Roberson? (Albert) called [missing text] to day- have been perfect will be glad when you come love to Mrs. Jenkins & family will meet you Wednesday will May the Lord bless & keep you in my prayer.

Lovingly your wife,
Hattie

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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