Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William M. Scott to Harriet Anna Yancey, August 6, 1919.

Place--Esmont, VA | Place--Hampton, VA | Work and employment

William Scott thanks Harriet Yancey for her recent help.

To: Mrs. B.F. Yancey,
Albemarle Co.
Esmont, Va.
Box No. 5.
From: 215 N. King St.
Hampton, Va.
W.m. Scott.
Postmark: Hampton, VA
AUG 6, 1919
7 30 AM

August 6, 1919.

Mrs. B.F. yancey,
Albemale Co.
Esmont, Va.
Dear Cousin

I want to thank you for your kind ness in putting your signature at stake for me, but never be uneasy abut me , because I shall not deceave you; I thought it would pay to accept a Universal job , that I might be settle in life, that I might save a little for the future and old age.

This is the first time I have ever tried to use a machine. I shall always try here after. Tell me what do you think of my work ,when you write. One thing I like about this work I have so much tmie off.

Yes I saw Roger Sunday July (29) He is looking yery well.

I am also writting Rev. Harris, to-day ,too. Thanking him for hiskindness.

Irene is very well an wish to be remembered to you.

I know Iwant be able to visit your, meeting this Fall, since Iam here.

Love ro your many friends and mind.

I am, yours Very turly,
(Cousin) W.M. Scott

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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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