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 here from you and to hear you were all Enjoying good health. We are at present all well. Your Photograph was also recd . 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 aske
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 imposiable 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
