Papers of the Benjamin Franklin Yancey Family

Frank Brown to May Elizabeth Yancey, July 25, 1926

Place--Maine | Place--New York | Romantic relationships

Frank Brown apologizes to May Yancey for taking so long to write. He tells May how much he misses her.

To: Miss. M.E. Yancey
c/o Rose Mary Cottage
West South Port.
Maine.
Postmark: Bath, Maine
JUL 25, 1926
7 PM

July 25/26

Dearest of all:-

While sitting thinking of the circumstances which now Per vaites over me I thought only of you knowing that I am writing my last letter to West South Port but though what could be much nicer than have you back in old New York. Where life is worth living. Sweet & for given Which makes a wonderful World,

(page 2)

Now little girl let me understand you only for I want some one like you just to tell my troubles to so let me hear from you at your earliest conveince so I will know just Where to find you When I reach New York. So be good, sweet & careful untill We meet again all I have to say at present Will tell you more when I see you

I remain as Ever yours.

(page 3)

From
Frank Brown

(page 4)

P.S. Pardon me for the same ofence as last time.
bye-bye.
Dearie.

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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