Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Benjamin Franklin Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, undated

Gifts and money | Home/Farm life

incomplete

Partial letter in which Benjamin hopes his mother, Harriet, will receive some checks.

my intention to write you Friday eve but being so busy I forgot it or did not have time until too late I am well & getting on nicely so far. I am sorry I disappointed you Tuesday night also Saturday night. But this I hope will get to you Monday night also I shall try & write again Sunday or Monday Have you gotten my letter I wrote Tuesday night with checks- I sent you $11.00 I hope you Can make out until I send you some more

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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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