Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Virginia to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 24, 1928

Community life | Food | Health, illness and death | Place--New Jersey

Virginia writes May Yancey that she has returned safely home to Esmont, Virginia.

To: Miss May E. Yancey
208 Spooner Ave.
Plainfield, N.J.
Postmark: Esmont, VA
AUG 25, 1928
[missing text] AM

August 24, 1928

Dear May,

Just a line or so to let you hear from me and to know that I arrived home last Friday all safe. I found all well and glad to see me.

I am having a lovely time so far attending the meetings and meeting many people. I wish

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you were here to enjoy some of my good times, and to enjoy some of the good old Fried Chicken that I have been eating since I have been here.

Well I guess you and Bill is just as loving as ever. Give my best regards and love to him when you see him.

I guess I have lost about 10 or 12 lbs. since I have been here, the loss does not hurt me

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one bit. I feel just as fine as ever.

I saw Vann Ford and his wife last Sunday, They were just the picture of health.

Well you won't have many more days in Plfd. before you will be packing to leave.

I think I am going to see my Aunt Alice next week.

Well I dont think there is any more news to tell So you keep every thing

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in Plfd. 40 until I return. Lots of love to your mother for me. I am hoping to hear from you in the near future. Closing with lots of love and kisses.

Lovingly
Virginia

P.S. Please take all mistakes and bad writing for hugs and kisses.

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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