Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
June 16, 1868
Summary:
Evans writes that he enjoyed his last visit and urges Sibert to visit Ella in
Staunton next week. He also reports on family news.
June 16 1868
Staunton
My Dear Mollie
I arrived home Safely & had quite a pleasant ride. Though I did Not
Enjoy it as much as the ride we had up the River in the Evening. I did Enjoy it
So much. I did wish you could have come back with me. Ella will move this week & why can't you come
up with me when I came down again you & Ella
can then go up to the Furnace together it would be
such a pleasant trip for you you could Spend a week
or so in the mountains
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very pleasantly I
would Not want you to Stay too long for I would rather for you to Spend all your time in Staunton. I think you told me
Some time ago that you intended to Spend the Summer
with Ella I hope you will & make up your mind to come back with me
Saturday a week if we live won't you? I know your Ma
will Not object to your coming
You ask me Several times if I enjoyed my visit Yes and I always Enjoy my visits I am always happy
when with you my love the greatest pleasure I have in
this world is visiting you
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at your home
never think I am not happy or don't Enjoy myself for I do, & I love you with all the
strength of my Soul & mind I love you
with true devotion of my heart. Magnus & Ella will be down Saturday if
they live. Tell your Ma Mr Sheets said he would take Miss
Maggie's Photographs down with him today my love to
your Ma. love to all
I Send a loving Kiss to you. I love you with all my heart & Soul may God Bless you. Good bye
Yours
D H Evans
