Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
November 12, 1867
Summary:
Evans expresses his love for Sibert and mentions plans for spending Christmas
together.
Nov 12th 1867
Staunton
Miss Mollie
We [unclear: rived] home Safely met with no axident on the rode we [unclear: rived]
in Staunton at Eight O clock. Ella had good warm Supper wayting for us which Magnus and my Self did ample justice to Ella
was glad to See us She Sad that She did not look for us
be fore ten O clock I just thought to my Self if I
had of knownig that Ella dident Expect us be fore ten I would not of
hurried my Self a way from you I will come by my Self next time and I wont be in Such a hurry to leave you. I liked the rangement your Ma made a
bout you coming up a Christmas
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very well I could not have ranged it better my Self you will not objeck to the rangement
will you. two more long weeks will have to pass be
fore I can see your dear face I feel that I cant
waite
untill I See you again Each visit I pay you onley increases my desire to be with you all ways I am cherful
& happy with you I love you truly and devotedly with all my heart and
Nature. I was over to see your Ma. & Ella last night & passed
the Evening very plesently all send love to you
Lula says she wants to see her Aunt Mary. I sent Mr. Curtis
[unclear: Some] Tobacco directed to your Ma. I hope it will please him
you must Excuse this Short note you must write me a long letter Friday give my
love to Rennie & Ada I send love and a kiss to you
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I love you
truly with all my heart & Soul my very nature God bless you Good bye
Yours
David H Evans
