Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 8, 1939

Business and commerce | Place--Richmond, VA | Romantic relationships

William Harris thanks Harriet Yancey for her kind letter. He informs her that he does not plan to re-marry.

To: Mrs H.A Yancey,
722 Woodland Ave.
Plainfield, N.J.
From: 1501 Webster St.
Richmond, Va.
Postmark: Richmond 1, VA
AUG 11, 1939
9-30 PM

Aug. 8th 1939

Dear Mrs. Yancey:

Yours received quite some time ago, should have answered long ere now but I miss laid your letter so you will I know pardon my long delay. I certainly notice with care every word of your letter, sorry you have not been so well, hope by now you are real well through the goodness of the Master.

I am certainly not married again and think it will never happen. I am further from it in mind than I was a year ago.

I think it a good plan to emulate

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you in that particular.

Well then; the long standing indebtedness to you had long been in my mind but to save my life it seemed as though I could not get to pay on that debt. However I am going to make every effort to settle as soon as posible.

Hoping I may be able to let you hear from me before long, in the mean time I hope your health will be fine.

Kindly remember me to the children and to Cousin Mollie Pray for us here we need the prayers of God's children.

Yours in Christ,
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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