The following is a letter found behind the doorframe of a closet in the house. It is presumably to Edgar Haun, one of the five children of the Haun family who lived in the house from 1913-1944.
Charleston, Tenn
May 30, 1921
My Dearest Edgar,
I wonder how you are today. I am about half sick and have been in bed most all day.
I got home last night and was not disappointed for I got what I was expecting – a fuss as usual.
They have been trying to find out if I was with you yesterday. The answer I gave them back was a plenty for they didn’t know any more than before.
Edgar, I will never forget you. Although we can’t be together my love for you will be the same and when you come back to me I will still be the same little girl.
I am glad we had that bad luck last night but don’t tell Bula. Was you surprised when you found out I was out there?
When are you going to be leaving for school? Hate to see you go. Would give anything to be with you before you go away but I guess it is impossible.
I can never forget last night. That was the dearest hour I have ever spent with you was with my last.
Edgar, I don’t know what I will do since I can’t be with you. Go crazy I guess. For there isn’t another boy I like even as a friend. Snyder called at noon and I didn’t go to the phone for I didn’t have any desire what ever to talk to him. It was a plenty what they said to me about it and I don’t give G.D.
Dear, Bula said something about us going somewhere Sunday and taking our supper, will it be so you can go?
When Old Tyrant gets your letter I will tell you what he has to say about it. He is trying to get my mail but don’t think he will succeed.
Edgar, everybody is doing their best to get us to quit. But don’t worry, me no one will ever get me to change my mind for I love you and can never forget you. When you went with George I was the bluest girl in the world and why did you treat me that way?
Sweetheart, I am anxiously awaiting for the time to come for you to take me away from this terrible place. My life here is one long day of _____. I had much rather be the poorest girl in the world and have you as for it to be this way.
Edgar, when you call out here have the operator to ask for me, I will call you every time I can.
I am so hot and sick I can’t write any longer. Hope to see you before you go away.
Lovingly Yours,
Lilly
Renovate Mee 