Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
March 4, 1869
Summary:
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.
Mar 4th 1869
Staunton
My Dear Mollie
I arrived home Safely on last Tuesday I should liked to
have Spent this week with you My love I would have done
So if my Business had not required me to be at home as long as I am in the employ of others I must be prompt in attending to their Business I Can not
Call my time my own now I hope the time may Come when I can do so & Not
be dependent on others all of my energy is bent
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on one object & that is to get in
to Business for My Self. I have given my labor & time long enough to others I think the time has Come when I Should
make the effort to do something for my Self if I never
try I will never do nothing more than what I have done in the past give my time labor to others your Pa left
us on Tuesday for home I Sent by him your ring. I got the Size of it &
Sent to Baltimore to have your one made which will be here by Saturday. Tell
Hamie if you please I could Not get the article
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he wanted &
tell him if he Comes down this week to Bring Bob Hope's Rifle with him. My love
I can't Come on Saturday I Expect Brother will go to
Baltimore this week John Noon & Ada will be up Sunday if they live. Ada
says She is going to remain in Staunton till next fall if that be the case you will not get to
Staunton this Summer my love to Stay any length of
Time.
I should like to be at M. P. with you this morning my love I would feel much
happier than I [deleted: would] I do here for
there I would be with you. I am happy & contented when
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with
you my love for I love you with my whole heart I love you with the same
unchanging devotion of my heart & Soul I love you with all my heart soul
mind & strenth & ever shall while I live. you are dearer to me
than all on Earth. my throat has gotten well. Ella & family are all well send love to
you all give my love to your Ma & Pa Hamie & Lolo. I Send a
loving Kiss to you my love & love you with my whole heart & Soul
& ever shall while I live. Write to me soon
May God bless you my love. Goodbye. Write by Saturday Mail
Yours Loving
David H Evans
