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

Tuesday 20th – Rainy & very cold – I have concluded to leave the Hotel
& board with Mrs Mallett – as Liz cant return – & Mrs Walters and
Sarah are going off – She sent to let me know she would take me
so I am packing up – Nothing unpleasant has occurred- I leave
Mr & Mrs Guthrie with kind feelings – They have treated me
remarkably well – & they say they are very sorry to part with
me – a large chest – Trunk & basket I have sent to the book
store for safe keeping –  & Mrs Phillips has the clock – It has
been pouring down rain all day —

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