This is a notable letter because it is an intense proclamation of love which states Carlos and Audrey have been engaged, but Audrey has annotated a rebuttal and denial along the way.
Like the prior letter, which started this much-heightened relationship, the handwriting is clearly that of Carlos Easley, but the signatures appear to be something different — but have been blotted out by Audrey.
We have not identified an accompanying envelope for this letter. It is significant because it begins "My dearest Audrey," a striking change from the prior formal salutations like the immediate prior letter, which opened with "Miss Audrey." It adds to the sudden intimacy in the letter as he tells her "I miss my darling."
However, it ends with a surprise. Though written in Carlos Easley's very distinctive hand, the signature reads "J. Brown." Adding to the mystery, the original signature has been covered over with pencil (as reflected in several other of Audrey's letters), then erased or scraped, and J. Brown written in a strange hand on top.
