May 2025 Newsletter.

Hello Letter Lovers...

Mail Time!

This May, we’re celebrating all things ‘mail’ at Flea Market Love Letters — though, let’s be honest, when aren’t we? In this edition of the newsletter, we’re sharing a few hidden gems from our own archive, along with found letter stories from around the world, among other postal pieces for your interest. Thanks as ever for being here!

Civil War Letter & Ring

In 2020, a listener to a podcast episode featuring the archive got in touch with a unique bequest. This is that story. 

Undated Find

This undated letter was recently found in a box of photographs at a flea market in New Jersey. Special thanks to @leilakewl on Instagram for transcribing this new find for the archive! 

Famous Letters

Ever find yourself drawn to the letters tucked behind museum glass? That’s exactly where you’ll find us! Take a look at a few of the 'famous' letters we've come across in our time in Ireland — including one from Irish poet W.B. Yeats and another penned by Marilyn Monroe’s personal assistant.

Musical 'Notes'

A 14-year-old in Chestnut Hill, PA recently acquired more than 100 antique letters with a surprising connection to a pioneering jazz musician. Read the full story here.

Photo by Karen Tracy

Donate a Letter

Ever find yourself wishing you had more people to write letters for? 'From Me to You' have a programme for that!

Write More Letters

100% of the proceeds from our 'Write More Letters' campaign go to the charity 'Hope for the Warriors' which helps U.S. veterans and military families.