Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
September 1, 1868
Summary:
Evans discusses his ride home, reports that he is ill, and admits that his
sickness detracted from the enjoyment of his visit.
Sept 1st 1868
Staunton
My Dear Mollie
John & myself
arrived home Safely without
accident. we had quite a pleasant ride it is much more pleasant
traveling after night than it is in the day time I would
much prefer traveling at night especially
these moon light nights John was not much Company for me
he Slept nearly all the way home. So I was left to indulge in my own thoughts I thought of you my love all the way home you
ask me Several times if I Enjoyed my Visit I did
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Enjoy it but I would
have Enjoyed it much more if I had not have been taken
sick. I was sorry you thought I did not Enjoy myself
I always Enjoy myself my
love when with you. it is true I looked a little sad but it was owing to my
being Sick. I have been Sick ever Since my Return home.
you must Excuse this short letter my love I am suffering this morning from a severe
headache
I love you with fervent and unchanging devotion of my heart & soul. in my
heart there is no change towards you it is filled with love and devotion for you
I love you and you only I love no other one
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in this world but you
I send love to all Ella & family are all well I Send a loving Kiss to you I love you with my whole heart & soul and Ever shall as long as I live. God Bless you my love Goodbye
Yours
David H Evans