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- 803 VOTES. Civil War Major Sullivan Ballou Penned A Final Letter To His Wife Two Weeks Before He Was Killed In Battle. When Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers after the Battle of Fort Sumter kicked off the Civil War, attorney Sullivan Ballou joined the cause.
- 744 VOTES. Johnny Cash’s Birthday Letter To June Carter Is Surprisingly Relatable. Country music legend Johnny Cash married June Carter in March 1968, and together they became a country crooning duet.
- 460 VOTES. Heloise And Abelard’s Famous Love Letters Began When They Were Ripped Apart. Nearly a thousand years ago, in 12th century France, an affair began between a teacher, Abelard, and his student, Heloise.
- 501 VOTES. Letters From His Enslaved Wife Prompted Dangerfield Newby To Join John Brown’s Raid On Harpers Ferry. In 1859, John Brown and 21 supporters raided Harpers Ferry in Virginia (now West Virginia) in the war against slavery.
- William Shakespeare. To my Dearest [Recipient’s Name], When I behold thee, my heart doth skip, much like a joyful lamb in spring. Thy beauty, so radiant, outshines the morning sun, and thy voice, more melodious than the nightingale’s song.
- Frida Kahlo. Mi Amor, In every brushstroke, in every hue and shade, there you are, interwoven into my very soul. Our love, though punctuated with pain and fervor, is the canvas upon which I paint my reality.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Dearest [Recipient’s Name], Every note I compose, every melody I craft, is but an echo of the song that plays in my heart when I think of you.
- Jane Austen. My Dearest [Recipient’s Name], In the vast landscape of life, with its trials and tribulations, its joys and sorrows, it is your image that remains steadfast in my heart.
- Classic Literature love. My Darling, I hope this letter finds you bathing in the warmth of happiness, the same warmth you have provided me each day since we found each other.
- Classic love letter for her. My Beloved, This letter serves as an artifact, an expression of my eternal love for you. I pen these words with a heart filled with admiration and a soul dancing in the rhythm of our shared dreams.
- Classic love letter for him. Dear [Recipient’s Name], My pen dances across the paper as I write to you, an attempt to express emotions too profound for words, a testament to the boundless love that binds us together.
- Vintage passionate love. Dear [Recipient’s Name], There are moments in life when words fall short, when emotions run so deep that they defy articulation.
Jan 2, 2018 · This Valentine's Day, we think it's time to bring back the tradition of penning a sweet note to your special someone. To inspire you, here's an intimate look at the romantic words exchanged between iconic couples throughout history, from Abigail and John Adams to Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
- Taysha Murtaugh
- Lifestyle Editor
- TMurtaugh@hearst.com
- 1790s – General Napoleon Bonaparte To Joséphine Bonaparte. General Napoleon Bonaparte is known for his military prowess and the large empire he built following the French Revolution.
- 1812 – Ludwig van Beethoven to his Immortal Beloved. The intended recipient of this famous letter has long been the subject of speculation. What is not questioned is the passion of Beethoven’s words.
- 1890s – Oscar Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. The poet Oscar Wilde was inspired by his passionate and tumultuous love for Lord Alfred Douglas, who was an undergraduate at Oxford at the time of their meeting.
- 1920s to 1930s – Zelda Fitzgerald to F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Fitzgeralds wrote a great deal of wonderful letters to one another over the course of their tumultuous relationship.
Jan 28, 2014 · 1. Allen Ginsburg to poet Peter Orlovsky: Dear Petey: O Heart O Love everything is suddenly turned to gold! Don’t be afraid don’t worry the most astounding beautiful thing has happened here! I don’t know where to begin but the most important.
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Nov 30, 2016 · Charlotte Brontë’s infatuated notes, Henry VIII’s lovesick doodles and the anguished scribbles of Nelson’s mistress: Fiona Macdonald picks eight love letters that offer a different slant on...
