Note: Below is an excerpt from a personal letter from John Alexander to his wife, Effie, asking about his sons and describing ways they could be of help.
Written April 5, 1920
Hotel La Fayetteville,
Fayetteville, NC
“What are the boys doing. I certainly hope they won’t worry you to death this week. Tell Jack and Willis to see how much they can help you with this week. The yard ought to get a real good cleaning. The ashes that was put on the back of the garden to be moved to rr – Chicken yard thoroughly cleaned. Tell Jack if he has sprayed it four or five times with oil a good white washing aout to help it.”