Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Jackie Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, January 28, 1950

Education--other | Education--studying | Place--Esmont, VA | Seasons and the weather

Jackie Yancey tells her grandmother, Harriet, about her school work. Her brother, Junior, graduated the week before.

To: Mrs. Benjamin F. Yancey
105 Box
Esmont, Va.
From: J. Yancey
1 Somerset St.
Newark, N.J.
Postmark: Newark 4, N.J.
JAN 30, 1950
7-30 PM

January 28, 1950

Dear Grandmother,

I planned on writing earlier but my schoolwork kept me busy. Last week I studied very hard for three examinations. All three of them were difficult. They were in Physics, French and Geometry. I flunked Geometry but Im glad because it was terrific! It just didn't make sense. I'm so glad Junior graduated last week. He looked nice graduation night, I'll be glad when my one year and a half is up. I hope to be going into 3B next week sometime.

How are you feeling? Fine I hope. Also hows Fritzi and the Chickens? I hope both all are well. All of us here are well also Aunt May and them.

Please tell Margaret hello for me and that I'll write her soon.

How's the weather in Esmont? The weather here is queer. Last week one day the temperature was 73°. The following day it was very cold. Some people removed their coats on the

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warm day which I thought was unsensible.

I really enjoyed seeing you during the Christmas holidays. Do you think you'll be up for the Easter holidays? It would be nice if you can.

Everyone sends love and kisses. Well I guess I'll my letter.

Lovingly,
Jackie

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Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

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