Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William A. Harris to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 8, 1932.

Church and religion | Health, illness and death | Place--Richmond, VA

William Harris tells Harriet Yancey about his recovery from an accident.

To: Mrs Ha A. Yancey,
972 Woodland, Ave,
Plainfield N.J.
From: After 5 Days Return To
W.A. Harris
1524 Brooks R'd.
Richmond, VA.
Postmark: Richmond 2, VA
FEB 8, 1932
12 PM

Feb. 8th 1932.

Dear Mrs Yancey:-

It will be useless for me to attempt to express my gratitude to you and the family for your earnest consideration of me in my recent sickness from accident. or even to tell you my experience in this time of sickness. It is with God only, to know the things humanity is passing through. I was quite sick for a few days but as my eyes began to open to the suffering of others who were much werse than myself I think I forgot myself for quite a few days, and came from the Hospital a few days before I should have, but after I got home I began

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to feel worse agan.

However I am feeling very fair to night. I was at the Hospital to day and they unwired my Jaw after having them wired for a month and two days, I cannot open my mouth yet, I can only get my finger between my teeth but I think I can manage to eat again real soon.

I thank you for the Post Card, I think so much of it I have placed it in my Bible, glued it in.

We are so glad to keep in tuch with you all. Pray much and earnest for these times need our prayers. I am striving to hold to the house of the Almighty

Over.

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My wife is having her little nap now as useual.

Dear Mrs Yancey:-

I have not forgotten my obligation to you but as things have kept me absolutely handicaped I just hated to be making excuses. things will come out O.K. after a whle

Kindly remember to all Again thanking you for your interest, I am your friend and Brother 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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