Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Howard Johnson to May Yancey, May 14, 1928

Place--New Jersey | Place--New York | Romantic relationships | Travel

Howard Johnson writes May Yancey to tell her how much he loves and misses her

May 14, 1928

Dearest Sweetheart

While thinking of you so much thought I would write You Just afew Lines dear I cant tell you by writing how much I enjoyed my self yesterday you are so sweet and I have you for my self & I hope you Love me well we Arrived in New York at one am We had to take the Boys back to Elizabeth and that made

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why we were late getting Home Listen dear I hope, you will say yes please dont say no I will never give you up I am sure I would never be happy without you

I enjoyed your sweet kiss. You made me Love you well what time did your friend leave Listen dear you must Let him go I wish you could come over New York this week as I will be Home all the week I hope to hear from you real Soon will say bye bye A big kiss and much love to you

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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