Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
July 27, 1868
Summary:
Evans reports that Sibert's mother is sick, but is doing better. He also urges
her to visit Staunton as promised.
July 27th 1868
Staunton
My Dear Mollie
We arrived home safely and in good time on our arrival we found your Ma Very sick She was taken sick on
the road. She is much better this Morning I hope she
will entirely recover when she gets back to Solon
and gets the pure Mountain air. She would have returned home on Yesterday if it
had not of rained I am sorry she could not stay longer you will all be glad when
she gets back home again for I know you all missed
your Ma, for what is a home with a Mother. I hope you will be able to pay Ella your promised Visit
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soon why can't you come before your Pa
moves from Solon it may be some time yet before he leaves the City of Solon. I do wish you could
come up with me the next time come down I think if you would try right hard you
could come and stay three or four weeks with Ella very pleasantly
Can't you think over it and give me a favorable answer in your next letter my love. I would
like for you to come to Staunton but you Know best whether it would be convenient for you to
come at present or not I will not insist on your
coming for I Know when you are ready you will come my love. I would like to see
your dear face this
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morning for I love you same unchanging devotion
of my heart I am happy and deeply thankful for your precious love I ask for no other in this world than yours. I do love you with the deep devotion of my heart and soul
and ever shall as long as I live
Ella and family are all well send love to you all
I send love & a loving Kiss to you to the one I love best on Earth One who I love with all my heart and Soul--My love all
Yours
David H Evans