Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 14, 1928

Health, illness and death | Holidays, birthdays and celebrations | Romantic relationships

William Eason thanks May Yancey for her valentine. He apologizes for his delay in writing her, but has been ill. May's brother, Roger, and Adele Smith recently became engaged.

To: Miss. May E. Yancey.
Esmont Virginia.
Postmark: Elizabeth, N.J.
FEB 16, 1928
12 M
Esmont, VA
FEB 17, 1928
12 M

Feb. 14, 1928

Dearest One.

To day is lonsome an dreary and I had just finished reading your long letter if you are as lonsome as I am then you must be lonsome, every thing seem dead nothing to do no place to go. I received your Valentine it was lovely I wanted to get you a nice one but I had a few days works and didn't have time to get one until they were all gone.

Never the less you know my hearts desire, yes desire I wish to I could be with you some of these Sundays so that we might enjoy our selves. Sweet heart this letter was started two days ago and I had to quit because I felt so sick I had to be down

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I have been quite sick although no one knows the pain I have but me, because I do not care to grumble so I beare them to keep from getting a bawling out. It is ten thirty now and I had to go to bed after I ate my supper I didn't wont to but I was forced to go because of the terriable pain and ache, but after dreaming we were to gether and having a lovely time I had to get up and finish your letter so that you would recive it by Sat.

Please excuse the delay as I know you are lonsome and wonders what has happened yes, I guess they are planning to beat us to it but I dont believe they will I am almost shure they wont. I dont approve of your going out to dinner every Sunday it's alright once in a while. If I feel better I am going to write you a long letter Sunday if you will not

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be mad at me because of the delay in answering your letter, if thing turn out alright there is going to be a great surprise for you when you come back. I feel quite weak too but I am continuing to move around so that my mother wont suspicion that there is any thing wrong with me. Don't worry about me please as I guess I will be alright soon. Be sweet for me and take care of your self and don't be thinking of my pains because I can beare more than you can.

Your Sweetheart,
Bill

Why was your Valentine open? No stamp was on it. Some one opened it straight across with a sharp knife. P.S. send Adel, my best regard and tell her I wish them, a happy & prosperous, marriage. (Smiles). William

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

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