Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, September 19, 1924

Health, illness and death

This letter is in pieces

William Eason expresses his sympathy following the death of May Yancey's brother, Benjamin Franklin Yancey, Jr.

Sept. 19, 1924

Dear May,

I am very sorry to hear of the misfortune which happened inyour family. But hoped that he has gone to a better place than this.

I received both letter the same day, hoping you are feeling fine. That last letter you wrote to me were terrible.

Well I hope you will enjoy life.

Yours,
William

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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