Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr. to Roger McKinley Yancey, April 18, 1919

Holidays, birthdays and celebrations

The entire letter is preprinted on the card. On the front of the card covering a printed picture, a stamp of a crown with a cross through it reads, "Easter Blessings."

Bennie Yancey sends his brother, Roger Yancey, an Easter card.

To: Mr. Roger Mck. Yancey.
Hampton N.A.I.
Hampton Virginia.
From: B.F. Yancey, Jr.
Esmont, Va.
Postmark: Esmont, VA
APR 18, 1919
8 AM

April 18, 1919

Easter Greeting

(page 2)

Rejoice in the Easter music.
Be glad of the
springtime flowers,
And may delight greet you
With each of the
passing hours.

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

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

Text and images (c) copyright 2001, by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia

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