[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Sunday 11th another lovely day still my heart is heavy & sad
I have just had a long letter from Joe & hear he is to be sent
with his company to St Johns Island--I have a horror of
Islands as all we have ever attempted to hold has turned
out badly for our Cause--They are obliged to surrender or be all
killed-or taken prisoners--But a Kind providence watches over
all--& a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his will
I trust my all to him & will not fear--But hope & hope on
forever--praying that my children may be preserved from
their enemies & the snares of the world, the flesh, & the devil &
have strength of mind & body given the to successfully perform
all their duties--Eliza received a letter from Ellen
this morning also--all well in Georgia
MSS 6960
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