Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

? to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 15, 1929

Church and religion

An anonymous writer sends May Yancey a prayer chain letter.

To: Miss May E. Yancey
Esmont Va.
Postmark: Charlottesville, VA
APR 15, 1929
4-PM
Esmont VA
APR 16, 1929
2 PM

April 15, 1929

Lord here me pray for Jesus Sake, I am poor and needed for Jesus sake have mercy for Jesus sake. Make my house a house of paryer and happiness for Jesus sake in your name send this to 10 peoples in 10 days and on the 11 day you will have good luck if you dont you will have bad luck so keep it going in the Name of the lord.

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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