Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Roger McKinley Yancey to May Elizabeth Yancey, November 28, 1920

Education--other | Gifts and money | Health, illness and death | Holidays, birthdays and celebrations | Romantic relationships

Roger Yancey tells his sister, May about a slight operation he had on his left ear. He tells May how much he enjoyed visiting her at the Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.

To: Miss May E. Yancey.
V.N. and I.I.
Ettricks, Va.
Postmark: Hampton, VA
Hampton Inst.
NOV 29
1 30 PM

Nov. 28, 1920

My Dear Sister,

I am now writing you to let you hear from me. I am not so well as I had a slight operation in the left ear.

I hope you are enjoying the best of health.

When have you heard from Jessie concerning the money. Mother has given me down the

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country for going to V.N.& I.I. I certainly did enjoy myself that trip. How are all of the girls down there.

How about Miss Jessie Smith is she just trying to fool me or not,

Write and tell me all about her. Tell her I say I get her picture ready for I want it as soon as I write again.

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When have you heard from Mother? did you get a box Thanksgiving from Miss Mary J. Jenkins May dear please let me know immeadtly about the money.

When you get a chance write to my girl some times as she wants to be acquainted with you. How is Alta now? Give my best regards to her and also Edith

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Burrell.

I saw Pauline last night at supper. She asks about you.

How are you getting along in your studies?

When have you heard from Benny and Beatrice? May please excuse paper as I am short of Envelopes.

Give my love to all of the Browns and write and tell me what they said about me!

I am you loving
Brother 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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