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Augusta County: Mary Anna Sibert to David H. Evans, February 1, 1867

Summary:
Sibert apologizes for not being in better spirits at their last meeting and urges Evans to pay her a visit some time soon.


Feb 1, /'67

Mt. Solon

Mr. D.H. Evans,

I promised to send you my photo graph this week & for fear you may think me unfaithful by not doing so I write to tell you why I did not I could not have one taken this week. I shall not forget my promise. Will you forgive me for being so uninteresting during our drive to Mossy Creek last Sabbath? I felt silent, & sad, & could not arouse my spirits enough to prove how much I really

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enjoyed the ride & your kindness in taking me to church Well it seems that I am always doing something over which I must grieve with [unclear: regretful] sorrow after.

You must come down soon & tell me you sincerely, & willingly forgive me. then I shall be satisfied

My dear pa is gone again. Home is not home without the love, & cheering presence of a kind, & beloved father. Lula sends love, & a kiss to you she has not been home-sick yet

Truly

Mollie Sibert



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