It’s difficult to find a sentiment more beautiful than a hand-written love letter.  Before the days of email, texting, and Facebook, there was something called pen and paper.  And those bitten by the love bug would pour their hearts into a string of carefully crafted and written words.  For our first Valentine’s Day together, I bought my husband a book called “Love Letters” – it was the neatest little book (pictured above) full of reproductions of actual love letters written by various historical figures.  I first purchased the book in high school, then lost it at some point over the years.  I was overjoyed to find it again just in time for my first Valentines with my first true love.  

One of my favorite writers of love letters is (surprisingly) President Ronald Reagan!  It wasn’t until after President Reagan passed away that many of his love letters to Nancy were brought to light.  His love for her was so pure, deep, and playful.  An example of one of his love letters is below.  Read it, and get inspired to write a hand-written letter to your loved one.  (Many more of his letters can be found in Nancy’s book, “I love you, Ronnie.”)  

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Feb. 14,1977

Dear St. Valentine,

I’m writing to you about a beautiful young lady who has been in this household for 25 years now—come March 4.

I have a request to make of you but before doing so feel you should know more about her. For one thing she has 2 hearts—her own and mine. I’m not complaining. I gave her mine willingingly, and like it right where it is. Her name is Nancy but for some time now I’ve called her Mommie and don’t believe I could change. 

My request of you is—could you on this day whisper in her ear that someone loves her very much and more and more each day? Also tell her, this “Someone” would run down like a dollar clock without her so she must always stay where she is. 

Then tell her if she wants to know who that “Someone” is to just turn her head to the left. I’ll be across the room waiting to see if you told her. If you’ll do this for me, I’ll be very happy knowing that she knows I love her with all my heart. 

Thank you,
”Someone”