Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, December 29, 1944

Business and commerce | General keeping in touch | Place--Esmont, VA | Place--Richmond, VA

William Harris informs Harriet Yancey that he is not yet selling the lot in Esmont, Virginia. He thanks her for her recent postcard.

To: Mrs H.A. Yancey
1100 Rahway Rd.
Plainfield, N.J.
From: After Five Days Return To
W.A. Harris
1501 Webster St.
Richmond 20, Va.
Postmark: Richmond 2, VA
JAN 1, 1945
4 PM

Dec. 29th 1944

Mrs H.A. Yancey
1100 Rahway Rd.
Plainfield, N.J.
My dear friend:

I received both of your letters contents noted, Now I am not trying to dispose of the lot at Esmont because I don't know when I might get so I cannot keep at work here and might have to go to the country to live, but if I should decide to sell it be assured I'll give you the first chance.

I hope you and yours have had a fine xmas, and wish for you a prosperous New Year.

I appreciate beyond expression the post card sent me by you.

(page 2)

I had several post cards sent to me by my friends, and am Very much imbareshed to think

I was so taxed I could not get to send any of you a card.

You know I am ?batching? yet and after my day's work. I am too late for the stores

Well I am asking When things go Well with you think of me, With this request I must close.

Hoping to hear from you again soon

I am yours in Christian fellowship
Wm. A. Harris.

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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