How about that three cent stamp! This was the letter Sammy wrote my parents in 1953.
Letterhead was Southwestern Bible College in Oklahoma City. Dated April 10, 1953:
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers,
Oneta and I are settling down once again to school routine, and everything here at the City is just fine.
I enjoyed the short stay and sweet fellowship at your home Easter.
You have a beautiful daughter, Mr. Rodgers. She is the sweetest girl in the world. I don’t see how I have lived this far without her and I love her with all my heart, to the extent that I have asked her to marry me. She has said Yes, but I would like to have your consent also. Of course it will be some time yet before we are able to get married as I have certain obligations to fulfill and straighten out first. I promise you I will always look after Oneta and make her happy and love her as Christ loved the church. Pray for me and write soon.
Yours truly, Samuel Hayes
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Married July 5, 1953.
MY VALENTINE
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