Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, August 7, 1923

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

William Eason confides to May Yancey that he thinks he can love her. He plans to go to his brother's wedding.

To: Miss. May Yancey
130 Arlington Place
Plainfield, N.J.
Postmark: Elizabeth, N.J.
AUG 7, 1923
11 PM

August , 1923

My Dearest Little girl.

your most kind and precious letter was received today and you can't Imagine the joy it brought to me I am very glad to know that you have did your part and I am satisfied that mine wont be disagreeable Oh, Sweet heart, don't say that I dont care to become your friend beacouse I do. Don't say that you wont hear my voice again soon, beacause you will if you care to I will call you up Thursday evening. I would call earlier but my brother is getting

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married today, Wednesday up in Somerville N.J. and it would be impossible for me to call up. I am glad that your word are expressed with a sweet sensation, that is if you mean what you say

I would come up there some evening but it's so inconvenient to get back home. Any way sweet heart I think I can love you and not to say think but I really knows can I can that is if in return my love is accepted by you. While I am perfectly satisfied that we can agree with each other. As I think I have said enough, allow me to be your untill Niagara Falls'

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yours,
William Eason

P.S excuse pencil.

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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