The Letters Begin
Rosy Lawson died on April 2, 1990 of congestive heart failure at the age of 63 at Sullivans Island, SC. Louis died in a traffic accident on May 9. 1994, at the age of 72 in Dillon, SC. These letters…
Just a Brief Update
Almost thirteen years ago, after my sister Marian's death, I found a box of letters from my dad, Louis, to his new wife, Rosy, in her possessions. They reveal Louis's deep affection for my mother (which was to become less…
Caribbean Patrol
Postmark: April 18, 1948 U.S.S. Harold J. Ellison to Mrs. Louis R. Lawson Jr. Saturday night Darling- How I wish you could be here to enjoy this wonderful tropical weather and clear blue sea with me. Someday you and I…
Chicago Sales Trip – Fall ’48
CHICAGO, ILL NOVEMBER 7, 1948 5:22 pmMRS. LOUIS R. LAWSON JR.39 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON, SCARRIVED OK FINE TRIP. MISS YOU VERY MUCH ALL MY LOVE=LOUIS=Postmark: November 9, 1948 Chicago, ILLto Mrs. Louis R. Lawson Jr.My darling Rosy,Could there - is…
Still in Chicago – Fall of ’48
CHICAGO, ILL NOVEMBER 13, 1948 11:17pmMRS. LOUIS R. LAWSON JR.39 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON, SCSORRY TO MISS YOU LAST NIGHT. CALLED AT 39 AT JINGLES AND 12 ABOUT 9:30 LOVE YOU DESPERATELY SEE YOU SOON=LOUIS=Postmark: November 14, 1948 Chicago, ILLSunday nightMy…
Down South for Tests
Postmark: November 24, 1948 Houma, LAHotel Pettigrew, Main and Girage StreetsWednesday nightDarling -Well, of course, everything is fouled up as one might expect. First, they sent the wrong kind of Indulin (liguin) down for the tests and Jack had to…
New York Plan for the New Weston
Postmark: December 7, 1948 New York, NYHotel New Weston, Madison Ave at 50th StreetMonday nightMy darling -I've just come in from a visit to the McCrea's so this will be short -- I'm pooped.Everything is arranged about the room. We…
At the New Weston Again
Postmark: February 5, 1949 New York, NYto: Mrs. Louis R. Lawson, Jr.1916 Dilworth Road, EastCharlotte, 3, North CarolinaHotel New WestonFriday nightMy Darling,It is now eleven and I've been typing steadily since I called you and am sort of pooped as…
Stint in Cinnci
CINCINNATI, OHIO APRIL 24, 1949 8:53pm MRS. LOUIS R. LAWSON JR. 39 MEETING STREET, CHARLESTON, SC MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH DARLING= LOUIS= Postcard: Postmark: Cincinnati, Ohio, April 26, 1949 Darling - No news- be home Thursday. I'm…
Long Stretch at the Lab – Houma, LA
Postcard: Postmark: Pensacola, Florida, October 23, 1949 Sunday AM Darling - Off to N.O. today. Spent the night here. Missed the wedding & reception. Hope Louise got my telegram. It's actually hot here. Regards to Tubbs - All my love,…