Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

May Elizabeth Yancey to William L. Eason, May 19, 1928

Place--Washington, D.C. | Romantic relationships

May Yancey tells William Eason how much she misses and loves him.

May 19, 1928

Dearest Sweetheart,

I enjoyed having you up so much on Wednesday night and to think the time passed off nicely Without even a cross word I love to be with you when things are pleasant in that way And from now on darling let us try an be more dearer & nearer to each other, let us both discharge our duty And I am sure every thing will pass of nicely. Sweetheart you cannot imagine how much I miss you when you leave me. It seems as if it is worse now than ever I often wonder dear heart if you hate to leave me. I looked

(page 2)

for a call from you last evening and after you did not call I felt so lonesome I went to bed and I dreamed of you All night. I am going to work Monday Morning darling I will work on 718 Monroe Ave. I shall see you before that time I hope. Don't go to Washington Sunday. Unless you have to. I would like to be with you and you alone on Sunday. If I dont call hear any thing from you before Sunday Please call me no later than 10 A.M. Sunday Morning. I hope your mother and father are better and remember me to them and I am going to visit them before long. Darling you certainly looked nice Wednesday evening. I hope

(page 3)

you are ok. I dont suppose you will come up tonight as it is raining that's why I am writing you.

Take care of your self dear heart.

Yours,
May

Published by: Virginia Center for Digital History

Source copy consulted: Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family (MSS 11599), Alderman Library, University of Virginia

Text and images (c) copyright 2001, by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia

Move to:

Understanding the Online Presentation of the Yancey Letters
Yancey Collection Home
Race and Place Home