Reynolds to AJAA

William D. Reynolds Jr wrote this letter in Seoul, Korea, in 1903.

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         <p>As you will see from the enclosed bulletin, you are one of a committee “appointed” to raise funds for the purchase of a lot and the erection of a <orgName ref="TRACT">tract house</orgName>”.  
            So you will have something to occupy your leisure moments while in America.  It is hoped to raise $10,000 (Japanese) so as to put up a good substantial building.  
            It present prices the lot alone will cost a pretty sum.  So stir around and see what you can raise for this special project.</p>
            <p>I shall be glad to furnish any information you need as to plans, etc. I am on the Committee to select a suitable site.  Let  us see which Committee does it’s work quickest!</p>
            <p>Write when you can.  We enjoyed your last letter very much, but were sorry to hear you had genuine whopping cough. <persName ref="PAT">Mrs. R.</persName>has written you all the news so I will close.
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Letter from W. Reynolds to A.J.A. Alexander mh

Information contained in this document is provided for non-commercial, personal, or research use only; [Original works in the public domain]

 Kentucky Historical Society Alexander Family Papers Seoul, Korea April 17, 1903 Dear Dr. Alexander,

As you will see from the enclosed bulletin, you are one of a committee “appointed” to raise funds for the purchase of a lot and the erection of a tract house”. So you will have something to occupy your leisure moments while in America. It is hoped to raise $10,000 (Japanese) so as to put up a good substantial building. It present prices the lot alone will cost a pretty sum. So stir around and see what you can raise for this special project.

I shall be glad to furnish any information you need as to plans, etc. I am on the Committee to select a suitable site. Let us see which Committee does it’s work quickest!

Write when you can. We enjoyed your last letter very much, but were sorry to hear you had genuine whopping cough. Mrs. R.has written you all the news so I will close.

Very cordially yours, W. D. Reynolds Jr.

Alexander John Aitcheson Alexander Alexander John Alexander

M

1875-08-05

1929-03-10

American

The Korean Religious Tract Society 죠션셩교셔회

Patsy Bolling Reynolds Patsy Bolling Reynolds

F

1868-09-28

1962-03-11

American

missionary

William Davis Reynolds William Davis Reynolds

M

1867

1951

Union Presbyterian Seminary, Virginia

American

missionary

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Letter from W. Reynolds to A.J.A. Alexander mh

Information contained in this document is provided for non-commercial, personal, or research use only; [Original works in the public domain]

 Kentucky Historical Society Alexander Family Papers Seoul, Korea April 17, 1903 Dear Dr. Alexander,

As you will see from the enclosed bulletin, you are one of a committee “appointed” to raise funds for the purchase of a lot and the erection of a tract house”. So you will have something to occupy your leisure moments while in America. It is hoped to raise $10,000 (Japanese) so as to put up a good substantial building. It present prices the lot alone will cost a pretty sum. So stir around and see what you can raise for this special project.

I shall be glad to furnish any information you need as to plans, etc. I am on the Committee to select a suitable site. Let us see which Committee does it’s work quickest!

Write when you can. We enjoyed your last letter very much, but were sorry to hear you had genuine whopping cough. Mrs. R.has written you all the news so I will close.

Very cordially yours, W. D. Reynolds Jr.
William Davis Reynolds William Davis Reynolds American Norfolk, Virginia North Carolina Union Presbyterian Seminary, Virginia missionary Presbyterian Church in the U.S. Patsy Bolling Reynolds Patsy Bolling Reynolds American Richmond, Virginia Mauldin, South Carolina missionary Presbyterian Church in the U. S. Alexander John Aitcheson Alexander Alexander John Alexander American The Korean Religious Tract Society 죠션셩교셔회