[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Friday 23d Still very gloomy weather – & I feel quite unwell this morning
Katy brought me two letters from the office,one from Captain Mason,
the other from Joe -Little Mat is better but still very weak – &Mr
Mason says Eliza is quite well bore the trip remarkably well
& is very much pleased with her boarding house – & the surround
-ings. the Hostess seems anxious to add to their comfort. & he
thinks Eliza will be happy there.
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