Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William R. Eason to Harriet Anna Yancey, May 14, 1949

Education--studying | General keeping in touch | Gifts and money

William Eason writes his grandmother, Harriet, to thank her for the letter and money that she sent. He is preparing for exams at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.

William R. Eason
Tupper Hall, Shaw Univ.
Raleigh, N.C.

To: Mrs. Benjamine F. Yancey
Box 105 Esmont
Virginia
Postmark: Raleigh 1, N.C.
May ?15? 1949
6 PM

May 14, 1949

Dear Grandmother;

How are you? I hope this letter finds you happy and in the best of health. I received your lovely letter and was very glad to hear from you. This is just a short note to let you know I am still thinking of you.

The weather here is beautiful. It rained for a few days but since than has clearred off nicely. School is coming along nicely. There are all many things happening and I am so busy that I did want to write you before I left. Exams stat next week so do wish me luck.

Tell everyone I send love but I cannot go into detail. I thought sure that I had sent you your envelope to you but I will look around again. Thank

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you, very much for the money as I could use it, but grandmother you don't have to send me something everytime you write I hope your garden turns out alright and if I do get a chance will run down to see you this summer.

I have only 13 more days before I leave and that will fly. Well I guess you I will be closing now, Hoping to see you soon.

Your Loving Son Grandson
Billy

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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