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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.

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Sept 1st 1868

Staunton

My Dear Mollie

John & my Self rived home Safely with out axcident. we had quite a plesent ride it is much more plesent traveling after night then it is in the day time I would much prefer traveling at night Specially thes moon light nights John was not much Company for me he Slept nearly all the way home. So I was left to Endulge 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 bin taken sick. I was sorry you thought I did not Enjoy my Self I all ways Enjoy my Self my love when with you. it is true I looked a little sad but it was owing to my being Sick. I have bin Sick ever Since my Return home. you must Excuse this short letter my love I am Sufering this morning from a Sever Headake

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