This 125-year-old love letter will melt your heart
The 54-page vintage journal tells the long-forgotten tale of a sailor’s love
Published 15.02.24, 09:25 AM
Image courtesy: @statelibrarynsw/Instagram
The Instagram handle of
State Library of NSW, Australia, has posted a reel on a 125-year-old vintage
journal letter, written in 1899, by Norman Standen Tayler to his beloved
Catherine Vanston Ferris. Tyler worked in the British shipping company, Devitt
& Moore, that transported passengers and goods between London and Sydney.
Before leaving for London, he made a promise to Catherine who lived in
Waverley, Sydney, that he would write an account of the voyage for her. He
created what he called a 54-page handwritten ‘journal letter’. He also
illustrated events in the diary and sent her via post. Ten years later they got
married! Not a surprise at all! Who wouldn’t fall in love with someone, who
takes such a romantic initiative? Want to create something similar for your
loved one? Check out the reel!
— Jaismita Alexander
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