Emory College, Oxford Geo.Sept 4 1836My Dear One, I have gained a few minutes this evening, by hastening over my Philosophy, which I desire after some sort to spend in communion with thee. Two weeks ago, today, I wrote you a hasty letter, as…
[Letter from Young John Allen to Molly Houston, August 21st, 1856]
E. C. Oxford, Geo., Aug. 21st 1856My dearest Mollie, After another happy meeting, and sweet-month of communion, and an other painful, yet resigned and dutiful separation, I find myself seated at this window of my study to perform again that most pleasureful task, and…
[Letter from Young John Allen to Molly Houston, August 02, 1856]
Grantville, Saturday evening, August 2nd 1856My Dearest One, I need offer no apology for what I am now performing, for I am sure more will be required suffice this there as it is. I am once more in town and have a slight opportunity…
[Letter from Mary Houston to Young John Allen, September 14, 1855]
Grantville GeorgiaSeptember 14th 1855 Mr. A Y J W Allen,Dearest Young, It were a mockery to conceal the hearts emotions, to keep back its joyous feelings and prevent them from flowing freely when such a profusion of them falls to our share, as were…
[Letter from Young John Allen, September 07, 1854]
Grantville Coweta County Georgia, Sept 7th 1854, Miss Mary Houston: Dearest Mary: Not unlike thee, too, can I gladly say, that since I know, believe, I feel thee true, I blush not, fear not ot own that I do love thee, Yes, Dearest, by those fond glances…
[Letter from Y. J. Allen to Mollie Houston, June 2, 1854]
Emory & Henry College June 2d ’54Miss Mollie Houston. Dear Mollie: Amid the flattery and encomia heaped upon the reception of my unmeriting letter, need I tell thee your letter was with warmest emotions welcomed and perused, and oft reperused, freshened still …