Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, January 3, 1927

Place--New Jersey | Romantic relationships

William Eason writes May Yancey to tell her how much he misses her.

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To: Miss. May E. Yancey.
734 Park Ave
Plainfield,, New Jersey
apt. 17.
Postmark: Elizabeth, N.J.
JAN 4, 1927, 6:30 PM

Jan, 3, 1927

Dearest Baby,

Your card was recived and it was a dear little token of thanks Sweet heart how I miss you at nights, if you were only near, so that I could have some one to hold in my arms Some one to cheer me up when I am blue.

Reg and I was thinking of coming up Thursday Evening but I don't think I'll Come up. I am playing with an Elizabeth team on Jan 14th up at Academy Hall then I'll see you. How did you enjoy the New Year? Well I didnt get chance to see the show I didn't go out of town Sat & Sun I went to bed early. So that I could dream

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of you I am staying in to night Monday as I don't care to attend the dance at ?Turn? Hall then too I'll be out to morrow night Tuesday. Will dear I havent any more news to tell you. Be swet

I remain yours, always.
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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