I did reach out to the family, about another matter. I think my aunt died with no assets, not sure, but she worked as a maid before she got sick. She had a stroke and came to live with my grandmother, and never recovered. My grandmother passed away in 1979. My grandmother left her grandkids, my generation, a little money. I got in touch with the family, because I wanted them to have some of this money. I got in touch, sent them some money. The check was cashed, but there was no more contact. I can't remember if if was his widow, or one of the children I talked to. I didn't expect they'd want to reach out.
I don't know the cousins given names or where they are now. When I contacted them, there was no Internet. I don't even know how I found them. I remember I put their contact information on a piece of paper, but after all these years, I can't find it. If I did anything with the letters, I would make every effort to reach out. After I found some information on Family Search, I looked a little further, but not for long. I can't find a birth certificate for my cousin, for instance. Or marriage license. I found his wife's name on his death certificate. He lived in several states before he settled down, so finding his information is a job.
I think at the every least, I will start scanning or transcribing the letters. They are in amazingly good condition, for being stored so long, and under iffy conditions. Maybe as I do that, I'll se the way to go.
I have the love letters my Dad sent my Mom, and I have no desire to do anything but keep them safe. I read the greeting on one, and was like, back in the box 
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