Augusta County: William L. Evans to David H. Evans,
November 10, 1868
Summary:
William Evans writes his brother David and discusses business and civic life in
Staunton and Winchester, and gives family news.
Nov. 10 1868
Winchester
Dear Bro
I was truly glad to here from You. You Must pardon Me for delaying so long. I would of answered Sooner but My time is so Much taken up that I put it of from time to time untill four weeks has Elapsed Since your Much Esteemed [unclear: letter] come to hand. You Speak Well for Staunton She is far ahead of our town in Schools I dont think there is a first class school in Our town at this time
but I suppose Some Gentlemen With literary taste will establish One-- You also
pay quite a compliment to the people of Winchester in Speaking of their Business
qualifications I think My Self business is conducted differant in Winchester from what it is in Staunton but whethe it is conducted to a greater advantage I cant tell-- as the people Seems to prosper in business up
there as well as Winchester. I am sorry to inform you that Mother has been very
sick I really thought she would not recover but she
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is getting
better. I hope she will recover her health again.
Tif arrived from Moorefield on yesterday she is well but is talking of going back again in a couple of weeks All the family are well you Must write soon again. Love to all
Your Bro
Wm. L. Evans
