Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
December 17, 1867
Summary:
Evans discusses his recent visit. He tells Sibert that she was the prettiest lady
at the wedding and that he was proud to be seen with her.
Dec 17th 1867
Staunton
Miss Mollie
We all reached home Safely & had a very pleasant ride I thought of you all the way home I did wish that you could
have come back with us I was so much disappointed
for I was certain you were coming you did right by
not coming I reproached myself afterwards for trying
to persuade you to leave your Ma when She was sick & lonely I hope She
is better. I will come down Saturday if you will come back with me Say yes you
will come if you do not consent to come why I won't be down until Christmas I
would like very much for you to Spend your Christmas in Staunton
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So
you must come that is if your Ma is not too unwell for you to leave her. Ella is
very anxious for you to come. I must tell you the
Compliment Mr. John Noon paid you he said you were the Handsomest Lady he saw
at the Wedding he complimented you very highly I
don't wish to flatter you for you know I never
flatter. you was by far the Handsomest Lady in the
Room I felt Proud Standing on the floor with you. your Pa is quite well he left
this Morning for California Furnace he will be back Tomorrow. Ella &
family are all well Send love to you all. I Send
love to you I love you truly and devotedly with all my heart & Soul. You
must Excuse this Short letter I would write you more but have not got the
time
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This has been a very busy day with us. you must come up with me next Sabbath. I Send
love & Kiss to you I love you with all my heart Goodbye May God bless you My love to your Ma
Yours
D H Evans
