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Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert, November 26, 1867

Summary:
Evans discusses the upcoming wedding of Sibert's sister.

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Nov 26th 1867

Staunton

Miss Mollie

I [unclear: rived] home safely I had a very pleasant ride all to my Self I did not meet a living Soul on the road I felt at one time that I would like to have someone to talk to but my loneliness Soon passed away for my mind was employed thinking of the one I had just left and who is dearer to me than the whole world. One who I love with true heart I love you as firmly & devotedly as Man Ever loved in this life. The greatest pleasure I have is visiting you but then it is Painful to me to leave you there never was pleasure without Pain in this world. I look forward to Rennie's wedding with a great

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deal of pleasure for I anticipate a nice time and know I won't be disappointed. Ella & Magnus ask me last Evening who was to wait with D Sibert I told her a gentleman from Bridgewater & Mr McFall She said She was going to write to you by today's mails. I Send you by today's mails Lesleys Magazine I am very Sorry I did not Send it to you last week. tell Miss Rennie I sent the Buttins by Mr Jones I think they are the same as sample. give my love to your Ma, Pa & Miss Rennie Ada all my friends you must Excuse this Short letter I went away on Business this Morning & did not get back until late I have not much time to write as it is getting late you must write me a long letter for I do love to read them I read them over

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three & four times before I put them away. I send love & a Kiss to you I love you with all my heart & Nature. God bless you Good bye I love you

Yours

David H Evans