Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Howard Johnson to May Elizabeth Yancey, May 3, 1928

Place--New Jersey | Romantic relationships

Howard Johnson writes a note of greetings to May Yancey. He wishes to see her as soon as possible.

To: Miss May. E. Yancey
208 Spooner Ave
Plainfield
New Jersey
Postmark: College Sta., N.Y.
May 3, 1928
10 30 PM

May 3. 1928

Dearest May,

Your very sweet Letter received on Monday as you know I am always glad to hear from you well dear I hope you arrived safely I am quite sure you received my Letter I written to Plainfield on Monday I am glad you are back yes- Sweet heart, I will, forgive you for delay answering my Letter I am wad wondering why you-

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think I am flattering you dear you are wrong. If you care as much for me As I do you I would be very happy but any way time will tell I bet your friend were glad to see You back again. No I havent received your message as yet I havent seen Walter or heard any thing from him Some one was telling me the train was late getting in and I guess Walter was In a hurry to get home to see his wife. he promised to call me up dear I want to see you real bad and Let me know Just when I can I hope to hear from you Soon

Will say bye bye With a Kiss

Sincerely,
H. Johnson

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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