Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Therise Winfrey to May Elizabeth Yancey, March 2, 1921

General keeping in touch | Music and the Arts | Place--Kentucky | Place--Petersburg

Therise Winfrey writes her old friend, May Yancey, to tell her about her life in Kentucky.

To: Miss May E. Yancey,
V.N.& I.I.
Ettricks
Virginia.
From: Therise Winfrey,
#1410. Scott st.
Lexington Ky.
Postmark: Lexington, KY
MAR 2, 1921
6 30 AM

Dearest Friend

Your very sweet letter was received some time ago and I did intend to answer it before now, but have been so very busy, for the people I work for this day was sick; so you see I have been quite busy.

Enclosed you will find one of my pictures, its not so very good, but it will serve for the present,

No May, Dearest, I am not nearly Married. I hope not for some time as yet.

I am glad Roger is still in Hampton's High school or college. Which ever it is.

I think as far as I know I am going home this summer, Hope to meet you then; Write me very soon may, as I am anxious to hear from you.

We have lots of things to talk about when we come together.

How is your mother?

Indeed every one gets blue some times. I have lots of friends at school and several away, so I have very many letters to write

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Dont forget to send me your picture and Rogers

Give my love to Alta and your brother when you write, tell Alta. I said Hello and is she still taking music lessons, and that I will sing for her if she still plays.

I am going to write to Beatrice today also, I know she will be very suprised to hear from me.

I do not care so very much for Kentucky but as circumstances dont allow me to go else where I have to be contented here

There is not much news here, any way. I thought you were going to Petersburg, Va but am very glad you are there.

Indeed I am glad I am out of School I tell you later. Hope we may have a fine time this summer if nothing happens.

I haven't heard from Helen since Xmas now Selina; Selina Has little girls named "Dorothy Mary Kenetta" you know she has been married over a year now.

I am having my teeth fixed. Will write more next time,

love to all your friends.

Your very true friend

Always
Therise E. Winfrey,

P.S. Excuse bad writing for my finger is cut, and cannot write very well, answer soon Love & Kisses.

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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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