In an age where text messages and dating apps have become the norm for courtship, a glimpse into the romantic past has captured the hearts of internet users worldwide.

Angela Nauss, while rummaging through her 97-year-old grandmother's belongings, stumbled upon a treasure trove of family history—a love letter that has since sent the online community into a collective swoon.



The letter, penned on August 5, 1890, by Angela's great-great-grandfather, Salvatore Ciucci, was addressed to Anna Murphy, the woman who would eventually become his wife.

Salvatore, an Italian immigrant who had only been in the United States for four months and was still grappling with the English language, didn't let the language barrier deter him from expressing his affection for Anna.


Angela shared this heartwarming piece of her family's legacy on social media, narrating over images of the beautifully written note.

'I am obsessed with this horndog letter my great-great-grandfather wrote,' she said, her voice tinged with amusement and admiration for Salvatore's bold romantic gesture.

‘He's met an Irish girl, and he's gonna shoot his shot.’

'The problem is, he's only been in the United States four months, and he does not speak English.'

'Luckily, that has never stopped an Italian from hitting on someone!' she quipped.

'You got this, Salvatore.'



The letter, with its theatrically curling penmanship, reads like a scene from a classic romance novel:

'Dearest Darling,

I take a great pleasure in write to you to let you know that I like going out. Tonight if you coming, if you like to coming, I wait for you on same corner of [illegible] at nine o'clock, I hope do not to be disappointed.

Good Bye Dear Anna love me forever and Received a Kiss From Yours faithful Loving S. Ciucci.'



The earnestness and charm of Salvatore's words, despite the grammatical imperfections, struck a chord with many who viewed Angela's video.

Comments poured in, praising Salvatore's courtship efforts and the undeniable charisma that seemed to leap off the page.

'Listen—calligraphy like that buys a lot of leeway grammatically…I would for sure have been on the corner of illegible,' one viewer confessed, enamoured by the elegance of his handwriting.

'This would work on me,' another admitted, echoing the sentiment of many who found themselves yearning for such a romantic overture.



Salvatore's efforts were not in vain, as history tells us.

He and Anna Murphy went on to marry and have four children, weaving their love story into the fabric of their family's history.

Angela's decision to share this intimate piece of her ancestry was not just about showcasing a romantic relic; it was about inspiring others to cherish the love they share with those around them.

'Someday, you will be gone, but your love will last forever,' she said.

'Who knows, maybe your great-granddaughter will find one of your letters.'

You can watch Angela’s video below:


This touching discovery serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and the ways in which it transcends time and language.

In a similar story, a woman found a diary her late grandmother kept about her.

Her discovery has left thousands reaching for their tissues. You can read more about the story here.
Have you ever discovered something from your great-grandparents or ancestors? Let us know in the comments below!