Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 19, 1929

Health, illness and death | Romantic relationships

William Eason writes May Yancey to let her know that he is feeling poorly. He tells her that some girls are trying to find out whether or not he is married.

To: Miss, May E. Yancey.
Esmont,
Virginia
Postmark: Elizabeth, N.J.
APR 19, 1929
10 AM
Esmont, VA
APR 20, 1929 2 PM

Thursday Night, 9'oclock.

Darling May,

I hope dear that you are getting along fine, I am feeling kind of bad my self but nothing serious I guess I need some Castor oil, whose going to take it is me, I received your letters enjoyed reading them, Baby to night I am so lonsome , I am about to go to bed and get some rest. I only wished for you tonight dear, some one whom I love an admire I would feel Oh! so much better, you know just how much I wont you Baby I cannot write you a long letter because I am tired I dont know your Aunt Joes address I dreamed about her last night. I also wants to send her the money for the Ham please send me her address. I had a argument monday night with some girls whether I was married or not. It's circulating again. I don't give them a thought let them think what they wants to. I must write you a vry long letter Sunday, Then too dear I am planing on giving Mother Yancey a surprise by going up.

How is the girls that stays

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With you, give all of them by best regards, Sweet heart be sweet.

Your truly,
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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