Sibert thanks Evans for sending flowers and muses on the impermanence of even beautiful things.
Sibert thanks Evans for gifts which she believes he has been anonymously sending to her.
Evans writes to his brother with news about his town and family.
Brady reports on matters of local interest, including a mining operation, the health of a neighbor, and the family's new sewing machine. A brief note from Sibert's sister Rennie is appended.
Sibert apologizes for not being in better spirits at their last meeting and urges Evans to pay her a visit some time soon.
Evans reports on a recent trip.
Sibert writes to Evans and declares that she loves him better than her parents and siblings. She discusses her sad feelings in realizing that he has supplanted her own father in her affections. She describes her spinning and domestic duties and discusses family news.
Evans reaffirms his love for Sibert and announces his plans to visit her soon.
Evans writes to his brother about the prospects for opening a store in Staunton.
Sibert reports on the daily life of her family, including bread-making, yarn-spinning, and an "apple butter boiling" in her neighborhood.
Evans reports on a recent journey and praises the kindness and harmoniousness of Sibert's family.
In this love letter, Sibert shares her feelings for Evans, laments the changes in her family life over the past few years, and speculates on how her and her sisters' marriages will some day alter the lives of their parents.
Evans writes briefly to tell Sibert how much he misses her.
Evans writes to make plans for his next visit to Sibert's home.
Sibert confesses that she has sinned by thinking of Evans more frequently than she has thought of God. She writes that her most earnest prayer is that God will moderate her affections but closes the letter by urging Evans to pay her a visit as soon as possible.
Evans describes his deep love for Sibert and his affection for her family, writing that "I love you truly with all the deep devotion of my heart."
Sibert thanks Evans for the affectionate tone of his last letter and discusses the history and nature of their relationship.
Sibert discusses plans for Evans's upcoming visit and explains that, contrary to any rumors that he may hear, she is not interested in any other young gentlemen.
Evans continues an earlier discussion with his brother about the possibilities of moving to Staunton and going into business together.
Sibert apologizes profusely for a misunderstanding between her and Evans which has caused her a great deal of pain. She offers to provide a full explanation when he next visits.
Evans reports on a recent journey, expresses his love for Sibert, and makes plans for an upcoming visit.
Evans discusses various business possibilities with his brother and laments their lack of start-up capital.
Evans expresses his love for Sibert and mentions plans for spending Christmas together.
Sibert complains that she is lonely, expresses her passionate love for Evans, and asks where they will spend the Christmas holidays.
Evans expresses his passionate love for Sibert, continues their discussion about Christmas plans, and mentions the upcoming wedding of Sibert's sister.
Evans discusses the upcoming wedding of Sibert's sister.
Sibert reports on some last-minute changes in her sister's wedding and declares that Evans is the only man who will ever own her heart.
Evans continues to plan his trip to Mt Solon for the wedding of Sibert's sister. He passes on family news and assures Sibert of his deep love for her.
Sibert describes the grief which she still feels over the death of her brother and reports on preparations for the upcoming wedding of her sister.
Evans discusses his recent visit. He tells Sibert that she was the prettiest lady at the wedding and that he was proud to be seen with her.
Sibert shares her thoughts on the recent wedding of her sister and reports on the happiness of her sister and new brother-in-law in the first days of their marriage.
Evans reports on his trip home from a recent visit and expresses his love for Sibert.
Sibert thanks Evans profusely for addressing her as "Dear Mollie" in his last letter, explains her occasional silences in his presence, and assures him that she is fully capable of filling the role of "fireside angel," a warm and loving wife who provides a sheltering home life for her "dayworn husband."
Sibert reports on her recent travels and expounds on the joys of domestic life.
Sibert reports on her father's steel business and the possibility that Evans will be asked to accompany him on an extended business trip to Baltimore.
Evans declares his love for Sibert and urges her to write longer letters.
Sibert reports on family matters and discusses the nature of her love for Evans.
Evans mentions the responsibilities he is about to assume at a new factory and discusses the possibility of a visit to Sibert in the near future.
Evans reports on his ride home and reaffirms his love for Sibert.
Sibert describes a recent dinner party and reports on the daily life of her family.
Evans writes briefly to report on family news and send his love.
Evans writes hurriedly to inform Sibert of his plans for another visit and report on family news.
Sibert explains that she could not mail her letter earlier because of problems with the delivery of the mails.
Evans writes Sibert to reassure her that he is not angry with her and still loves her.
Sibert expresses her relief that Evans is not angry, but notes the "short and cold" tone of his recent letters. She expresses her disappointment at his failure to visit last weekend, and asks him what is troubling their relationship. She goes on to give him family news and reaffirm her love for him.
Evans reports his safe return home, describes his fatigue after duck hunting, and reassures Sibert of his love for her.
Evans reassures Sibert of his love for her and discusses plans for an upcoming visit.
Sibert details the ways in which Evans makes her happy, reaffirms her love for him, and urges him to come visit. She also reports on recent successes enjoyed by her father's steel business, and discusses other family news.
Byrd and Sibert direct David Evans to collect money due them from a third party.
Evans admits his behavior has caused Sibert pain in the past but reaffirms his love for her. He also discusses family news and future trip plans.
Sibert discusses family news and her longing for a visit from Evans.
Sibert reports on his trip home and discusses family news.
Sibert expresses her love and longing for Evans, and reports on family news.
Sibert reports on family news and his inability to visit this weekend.
Sibert announces that Evans' missing letter arrived, and details the unhappiness it had caused her to be without it. She describes her devoted love for Evans.
Evans discusses the difficulty of getting off work to visit Sibert, his love for her, family news, and a trip to the fair.
Sibert expresses her disappointment that Evans cannot visit this weekend, and warns him of the dangers of too great a love for money. She also discusses family news.
Evans explains why he spends so much energy in making his fortune, and maintains that there are good uses for wealth. He apologizes to Sibert for his failure to visit, gives family news, and announces plans to visit on Saturday.
Sibert expresses her happiness that Evans can come visit now that his brother has gone home. She states that she supports Evans in all his business endeavors, as long as he does not let money become the only "idol" of his life. She also discusses family news.
Evans writes that he enjoyed his last visit and urges Sibert to visit Ella in Staunton next week. He also reports on family news.
Evans expresses frustration at Sibert's continual doubting of his love for her, and explains that if he is sometimes "silent" on visits it does not mean that he does not love her. He hopes they will "understand each other better in the future," reassures her of his love for her, and discusses plans for a future visit.
Evans encourages Sibert to visit Mr. Ferror's, and assures her he is not jealous. He also discusses family news and plans for a future visit.
Evans discusses family news and his trip home from Mt. Solon.
Sibert discusses her upcoming trip, her love for Evans, and family news.
Evans states that Sibert's behavior in meeting Sam Ferror on the road caused him to doubt her love for him for the first time. Her letter, however, reassured him. He reaffirms his love for her, and discusses plans for an upcoming visit.
Sibert forgives Evans for doubting her love, describes her love for him, and discusses his upcoming trip.
Evans reports that Sibert's mother is sick, but is doing better. He also urges her to visit Staunton as promised.
Evans discusses Sibert's decision not to visit Staunton, reports family news, and makes plans for a future visit.
Susan Evans writes to her son David Evans and discusses business, family news, and sending David some of his belongings.
Evans discusses plans for a trip to Augusta Springs, and controversy over Mr. Pemberton's attempt to escort Sibert to a camp meeting. He declares his love for Sibert and discusses family news.
Evans inquires whether or not Sibert has decided to go to the Springs with him. Because she did not mention it in her last letter, he fears she is declining, but urges her to decide in the affirmative.
William L. Evans writes his brother David H. Evans giving him permission to make a business decision.
Byrd and Sibert write David Evans to inquire about the price of filling three boxes with tobacco.
Sibert Writes Evans and discusses family news, her desire to see Evans, and her love for him.
William Evans urges David Evans to attend to a business matter and not let the chance slip by.
E. Evans writes his brother David Evans expressing his pleasure that David took back a perceived insult.
E. Evans writes to David Evans in outrage over a perceived insult which he will hold David accountable for. He goes so far as to threaten to come to Staunton and "cowhide" David in the middle of Main Street.
Evans discusses his ride home, reports that he is ill, and admits that his sickness detracted from the enjoyment of his visit.
William Evans writes his brother David Evans asking for payment for his share of a tomb stone.
Evans admits to Sibert that he may have seemed cold on his last visit and discusses the differences between men and women in their ability to show affection. He acknowledges that such differences can cause problems between husbands and wives. He reaffirms his love for Sibert and discusses family news.
Sibert assures Evans that she does not believe he is cold, and discusses her views on the ideal wife and husband. Wives must appreciate men's business strivings, but husbands must not forget to love and honor their wives. Wives too have the power to destroy the happiness of a marriage by behaving as selfish "women of fashion."
Evans approves of Sibert's views on the duties of a wife, and agrees that many women cause unhappiness by thinking more of fashion than providing a happy home for their husbands to return to after a difficult work day. He discusses family news and plans for a future visit.
Sibert discusses the upcoming move of her family to Buffalo, Virginia, and her love for Evans.
William writes to his brother David about business in Staunton.
Sibert writes her last letter from Mt. Solon before moving to Buffalo. She discusses Evans's health, urges him to moderate his smoking habits, and looks forward to spending time with him during the move.
Sibert writes to Evans and discusses her adjustment to her new home in Buffalo and her love for him. She also gives family news.
Evans discusses family news and plans for visits back and forth between Staunton and Mountain Palace.
Evans writes Sibert to urge her to visit Staunton. He also discusses family news.
Sibert writes Evans and discusses visit plans, family news, and her love for Evans.
Lorenzo Sibert telegrams David Evans from New York to announce success in an endeavor.
Evans writes Sibert to discuss family news and visit plans.
William Evans writes his brother David and discusses business and civic life in Staunton and Winchester, and gives family news.
Evans explains his quiet mood on his last visit with Sibert and discusses the possibility of a future visit.
Sibert writes Evans and discusses her reaction to his quiet mood, family news, and prospects for future visits.
Evans writes to Sibert with family news and discusses the slow mails and plans for a visit.
Sibert writes Evans and discusses her delayed letter, snow in the mountains, family news, and David's upcoming visit.
Sibert writes Evans and discusses the arrival of her father, apologizes for teasing David, affirms her love for him, and urges him to visit soon.
Evans writes Sibert and discusses a fire in Staunton, family news, his need to postpone his next visit, and his love for Sibert.
Sibert responds to Evans and discusses family news, the fire in Staunton, her disappointment on the postponement of his visit, and Evans's opinion on her fashion choices.
Sibert writes Evans and discusses family news, her desire to move from Buffalo, and her wish that Evans spend Christmas with her family.
Sibert writes an additional note to Evans discussing family news and Christmas plans, and urging him to come visit.
Evans writes briefly to Sibert to explain why he could not send a letter earlier and announces he will be visiting Sunday.
Sibert writes Evans and expresses her relief at receiving a letter from him two days late. She admits it caused her much worry, and expresses how important his love for her is to her life and happiness. She urges Evans to visit, and to spend Christmas with her family.
Evans expresses his unhappiness over the prospect of Sibert and her family moving to Eastern Virginia in the Spring, discusses family news, and affirms his love for her.
Evans writes Sibert and urges her to come to Staunton for an extended stay. He also discusses family news and his love for her.
Evans writes Sibert to say he was very sick and was prevented from writing on Tuesday, but has recovered. He discusses opinions of her beauty, his love for her, her possible visit to Staunton in the spring, and his upcoming weekend visit.
Evans writes Sibert urging her to come to Staunton Thursday. He discusses family news, his love for her, and his return from his last visit.
Evans writes Sibert and discusses mutual friends and family news. He expresses his love for her and hopes they will soon be married. He also makes plans for a visit.
Evans writes to Sibert and discusses his ambition to go into business for himself so he will not be dependent on others and his time will be his own. He also mentions a ring he ordered for her and discusses family news.
Evans writes his wife, Mary Anna Sibert, that her father's illness has delayed their return home.
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