Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Reverend W.H. James to Benjamin Franklin Yancey, January 26, 1914

Church and religion | Place--Richmond, VA

W.H. James speaks of the enjoyable vacation he recently returned from and discusses potentially setting up a time to offer sermons at various churches.

To: Prof. B.F. Yancey
Esmont, Va
From: Rev. W.H. James
1308 N. 25th St.
Richmond, VA
Postmark: Richmond, VA
JAN 27 1914
2 AM The following is handwritten on the back of the envelope: The 2d Sunday in May of each year shall be duly observed by the members Lodge and every branch of [missing text] in America as a day of Thanksgiving.

Jany 26th 1914

Prof. B.F. Yancey
My Dear Sir Brother,

This leaves me well at this writing I had a most enjoyable trip. arrived home last night. I hope all is well and that you all may be enjoying the pleasant weather that we are having here. Everything is moving on smoothly Our Board meeting is called for Mon. Night next. the 2nd inst. Rev. Hobbs was up to see me this week and we had a very enjoyable time. He was delighted to know I had such a splendid time up there. he says he cant stand to hear anymore about it he must come to see for himself. I expected a letter from Rev. Hubbard

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last week as he told me he would write. I have not heard from him as yet. Hobbs says he is not sure I will hear from him. Some of the Brethren at the upper Church suggested my coming up to preach a special sermon for them. As I did not want to appear selfish I told Rev. Hubbard if I found it possible to come, I would give each church a sermon.

I find now that I have the 5th Sunday in March open, and I want to hear from Each Church before I make f Other Arrangements.

All joins me in love to you all! hoping to hear from you soon.

I remain
W.H. James, Jr.
1308 N. 25th St.

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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