[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]

Monday 29  I have been busy all day altering Eliza’s basque–Mrs. Walters
& Sarah very busy upstairs cutting out for William–Liz spent the
day with Mrs Tyler & Person–The reported death of Dr. Dickson &
Thomas proved false, both living.  Liz has invited us all to break
fast in her room

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