Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, February 5, 1929

Gifts and money | Romantic relationships

William Eason writes May Yancey to thank her for the present she sent as well as to express his love for her.

Tuesday 10, P.M.
Feb. 5, 1929

Dearest May,

Your loving letter was received dear, also the presents; and the both were wonderful. You are a dear Sweet heart there is a strong love that exist between us I hope it will never be broken by no man. Baby you don't relize how much you mean to me. I love you more than any one else, you should know that because I am working at a place against Will, just so that I can be with you for a week, can I stay that long?

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Baby you certainly can pick some nice things for me the presents, were very nice I appreciated them very much because you gave it to me

I wish that we were to gether so that we could love always, I miss you as so very much. I am very tired to night feeling blue as can be. I wish the day was the day for me to see you.

I shall write you a long a letter I am sleepy as can be.

Yours,
Bill

Many thanks for the present. yours, Bill.

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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