Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Roger McKinley Yancey to Harriet Anna Yancey, November 30, 1924

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Roger Yancey tells his mother, Harriet, about various events happening at school, including the principal's illness and the fortunes of the football team. Roger is planning to arrive home for the Christmas holidays on December 26, 1924.

To: Mrs. Harriet A. Yancey
916 Grant Avenue
Plainfield,
New Jersey
From: R.M. Yancey
C.N.I.I.
Cambria, Va.
Postmark: Cambria, VA
DEC [missing text]
12 [missing text]

November 30, 1924

My dear Mother,

How are you these cold days? I trust that you are well and happy. This morning when I awoke I found the ground covered with snow. The wind is blowing now and it is real cold outside.

Mr. Long, the principal, suffered a stroke of paralysis of the left side on Thanksgiving Day. Tonight he was a little better. I feel sorry for him.

Mother, I spoke to the students at Chapel Services tonight on "Community Service."

Your very nice letter was received and I was glad to hear from you. Yes, I was thankful to God, because in the midst of all of our troubles He has

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been with us and blessed us. I had plenty of turkey and etc. to eat on last Thursday. Our team beat Bedford Training School 64-0. Hampton beat Union also. Mother you and Mae may expect me to come about the 26th of Dec. Just at present there is a possible chance of seeing Adele. If possible, I want to you, Mae, and Adele.- the only three women I really love.

It was very nice of you to send Cousin Fannie that money. I sent her a Thanksgiving card. I sent cards also to Mr. & Mrs. Harris, Mr. Guirley, Aunt Joe & Miss Mary.

I am glad that you heard from Cousin Herbert. A very nice letter. I will keep it until I write to him, then I will return it to you.

Mother, I am sending you a snapshot of my roommate. Mr. Jeffreys and me. How do you like my new suit?

I am glad that you and Mae enjoyed the box of candy. I presume Mae thought that I was never going to send it. I am looking to hear from Mae. I received the Yale Princeton game program. Many thanks.

You must take good care of yourself.

Love to all

Your Devoted Son
Roger.

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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