Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

William L. Eason to May Elizabeth Yancey, April 11, 1925

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William Eason tells May Yancey about his latest fight. He is angry over someone stealing his money the evening before.

To: Miss. May Yancey.
Virginia Normal Ind. Inst.
Ettrick Virginia
Postmark: Elizabeth, N.J.
APR 11, 1926
1 30 PM 6-3 E is handwritten on envelope.

April, 11, 1925

My Own Dear Baby,

Yours was recived a week ago, but dear I was unable to answer because I had a fractured nose and I didnt feel like writing in misery. Sweet heart the time seems so long; still it is closer than before, I am sorry that I dissapointed you about the candy, but I didn't hardly come out of the house Easter week. Therefore I didn't send it, but never the less you shall get it. To day is so dreary, No place to go except the show and I don't care much for shows and dances any more.

I had another fight Friday night. I am sending the clipping but dont for get the return dear. I won only it didn't last long enough. You are expecting a long letter I suppose dear but there is nothing of interest here. I have to go out now and get my man, and have a hearty Sunday fight because he told money out of my over coat pocket this morning about three o'clock and went home, now I am going out to find him excuse writing dear because I have been angry all night couldn't sleep. So my revenge is a fight. The family sends love my father alway ask about you, he said he wonts you to he his daughter in Law What do you think about that?

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Sounding off, Station (Love)
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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