Augusta County: David H. Evans to Mary Anna Sibert,
April 7, 1868
Summary:
Evans reports his safe return home, describes his fatigue after duck hunting, and
reassures Sibert of his love for her.
April 7th 1868
Staunton
My Dear Mollie
I Rived home Safely I reached here a bout half past
Seven I made very good time though I could have gotten home Much Sooner but I
had a little [illeg.] on the Horse. I feel very tird after my [unclear: duck] hunt I have come to the conclusion
that Duck hunting dosent pay for the trouble. I dont think I will get over my
jant for a week or too
though I Injoyed the sport Very much
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You
seam to think that I have grown cold towards you I
have not I love you the Same My greatest & Sweetest plesure is to be with you I dont think you are too affectionate for
I dont think any person could be two affectionate. I
Still love you the Same with all my heart nature Yes I love you truly &
devotedly My greatest joy & plesure is to be
with you who I love with all the Strenth &
devotion of my heart Yes I do endeed love you
& you only & will Still continue to
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love you as long
as I live with true love
Ella & famley [illeg.] will they look for your pa tomrrow Magnus will go down with him to his home. I will try & come down next Sunday if I live you must not look for me for Sertion. tell your Ma I send her paper of Snuff by Mr Jones give My love to your Ma Ham & all the children.
I send a loving Kiss to you I love you with all my heart God Bless you good by
Yours
D H Evans
