Augusta County: Susan Evans to David H. Evans,
October 1, 1865
Summary:
Evans reports briefly to her son on local and family news.
October 1st 1865
Winchester
Dear Son
Your two last came duly to hand I was glad to hear from you and to hear you were all Enjoying good health. We are at present all well. Your Photograph was also received. the times in our town is at present Dull though there is a good Business done. I would be glad if you could pay us a visit this fall or winter if you can. You ask me if Miss Martha Price is to be married I know nothing about her as that is a family I feel very little interest in Our family and that one is like oil and water they wont mix I don't care how much you shake them together
Sarah and the family are all well and no doubt [illeg.] your Presents to the children will be acceptable! We Expect
Mary Down in a couple of weeks She comes to stay I expect Saml. will
[unclear: go] to house keeping
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You ask
me to send you your [illeg.] but Henry has it in use now but if you need
it badly he will send you his own his wife [illeg.] is on a visit and
has it with her; I Suppose [unclear: Henry] will be in Staunton in a few
days on his way to Richmond
You must write soon again I would like to pay John a visit to see his new house but it would be impossible for me to do so Love to all, all is Well and send Love
Your mother
Susan Evans
David I wish you would let me know if that fellow left
[illeg.] Rings for Elva and Mary Lizzie
Wm L Evans
