Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
October 29th 1867
Summary:
Evans reports on a recent journey, expresses his love for Sibert, and makes plans
for an upcoming visit.
October 29th 1867
Staunton
Miss Mollie
I rived home Safely I reached Staunton at Eight O clock I did not lose much time
on the [unclear: road] I [unclear: Shown] you. I had to ride
part of the way in the rain [unclear: it] commenced raging this side of
Spring Hill it rained Very hard after I crossed the
River & continued my overcoat keep me perfectly dry I had almost made up my mind to Stay until the next
morning if I had I would have been
compelled to Stay [unclear: untill]
today for it rained very hard here all day Yesterday.
you told me that you didn't think that I Enjoyed my visit this last time I did
enjoy myself & wished
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in my very
heart that could have Stayed three or four days longer for I did dislike to leave you. you seemed to be so unhappy in the Evening I did not blame you for not riding for I know you had a good and just reason for
not going and what I said about the Mt. Solon People I
was only jesting I don't want
you to think I was in Earnest for I was not. I love you truly and entirely with
all the deep devotion of my heart and nature I am only
happy and contented when with you Oh I do indeed love
you more & more every visit I pay you I can
Scarcely wait
until Saturday week comes for I do want to See you So much but I must be patient and wait.
tell your Ma that I will come in
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a buggy next
Saturday a week So She can come up with me I was very Sorry that I didn't go in a buggy last time
Magnus is talking of coming down if he does why we will come in a Carriage Ella was very sorry
that didn't go in a buggy So
I could have Brought your Ma up I told her She must wait
till next time I went then I would Bring your Ma up. Ella and family are all
well Send love to you all. give my love to your Ma, Miss
Rennie & Ada. I send love to you & a kiss. May God Bless you
Goodby I love you write to me Soon for I love to read
your long letters Good bye
Yours
David H Evans
