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Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert, January 22, 1870

Summary:
Evans writes his wife, Mary Anna Sibert, that her father's illness has delayed their return home.

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Jan 22 1870

Gordonsville

My Dear Wife

I wrote you on Yesterday that we would be home today your Pa was taken Sick in Washington on last Wednesday night with the Cramp Colick we came as far as this place we had to lay over your Pa was too Sick to travel further. he is better this Morning. I Sent a Telegram to John A Noon last Night to take out just as Soon as he received it. I received one from him This Morning & from the tone of his Telegram I don't think he Sent My out last night I wanted Ma to get it in time to Come down on the train this Morning, for it May be several Days before your Pa will be able to travel [illeg.] your Pa would be better Satisfied if Ma was here to wait on him.

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I have been well my Self I never enjoyed better health in my life I hope you are all well at home Diana & all are well

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The Dr don't think your Pa is in any Danger he Says the ride from Washington was too great under taken [deleted: for] for him he was too [deleted: weake] weak to travel if he had of Sayed over in [deleted: Washn] Washington he would not have have this spell

I think [illeg.] your Pa will be able to Make the trip home by Thursday if not Sooner. I am Sorry Ma did not get the Telegram in time to come today

love to all

I Send love & Kiss to you I have thought of you ever Day Since I have been away good bye. Write Soon to me.

Your afect Husband

D H Evans