Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William R. Eason to Harriet Anna Yancey, February 26, 1950

Education--school-related activities | Gifts and money | Place--Esmont, VA | Place--New Jersey | Place--North Carolina | Seasons and the weather

A Season's Greetings card accompanies this letter.

William Eason tells his grandmother, Harriet Yancey, about various happenings at Shaw University.

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To: Mrs. Benjamin F. Yancey
Box 105
Esmont Va.
From: Shaw University
Raleigh, N.C.
W.R. Eason
Postmark: Raleigh 2, N.C.
FEB 28, 1950
10 PM

Feb. 26, 1950

Dear Grandmother;

How are you? I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and happiness. I received your lovely letter, and was very glad to hear from you.

I am sorry to hear that you had a cold but I am also happy to hear that you have recovered from it. It seems that a cold wave has had the entire country, as I heard it to be quite cold in Newark. It is also cold here considering it to be in North Carolina I hope it turns warmer in Esmont quite soon.

School is coming along nicely this semester. A few, ?gatherings? have been happening on the campus. Such as, basket ball games, boxing matches, recitals and concerts.

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I heard Dr. Ralph Bunche speak and he was quite interesting. I am doing fine not sick or any worse than last year (smile). I think I am going to summer school this summer.

Take care of yourself and don't work to hard. I hope Ma will be able to visit you this summer. I still remember those pleasant moments we had during the Christmas holidays. I too have been planing to write you ?but? just hadn't got around to it (smile).

Give my love to everyone in Esmont, as I wish everyone loads of happiness and success I too am sorry to hear that Cousin Bee closed her place. Will she re-open

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it this summer. Also remember me to my cousins etc.

I guess I will close now, I will try and write more often. Thanks a million for the money Grandma. You don't have to send anything just writing is enough. I am returning your fold in this letter. Pray for me.

Your loving Grandson,
Billy

P.S. Thanks for the stamps also.

Front: The Seasons Greetings and All Good Wishes
Back: Send this back to me 25 cents inclu
for you.

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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