On this date in 1966, it’s been a few weeks since John Lennon first met Yoko Ono. John was immediately struck by Yoko, so much so that he left his then-wife, Cynthia. His relationship with Yoko developed quickly, leading them to marry in early 1969.
During the divorce, John granted Cynthia only a modest settlement, despite knowing she would have to raise their son, Julian, who was just five years old at the time, on her own. Over time, Cynthia found herself in financial difficulties, to the point where she was forced to make a painful decision: to sell the love letters and drawings John had given her when they were a young couple in love.
Those letters were filled with passion and affection, with phrases like “I love you, Cyn.” We can only imagine the pain Cynthia must have felt parting with such precious memories.
Cynthia managed to sell these mementos for a significant sum… The buyer? Paul McCartney.
Paul paid a considerable amount for those memories, and a few days later, Cynthia received a package in the mail. Inside, she found all the letters and drawings, now carefully framed. Accompanied by a note that read: “Never sell your memories. With love, Paul McCartney.”
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