17 January, 1809.
Dear Sister,
It is with great delight and affection that I pen you this letter. Oh, how I do miss you! Married life is much different than I imagined it to be, but nevertheless, Ives has been sweet! Tell me dearest sister, how do you fare these days?
With love,
Evie Darlington.

25th January, 1809.
Dear Sister,
When I first got married, I thought no other estate would compare to our...