1862 June 27 Chapel Hill, N.C.

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

Friday 27th--No letters--No great battle yet has taken place but heavy
skirmishing.  Went to afternoon service--the young ladies had a serenade
last night--Mr Wm Rensher called in a little while
Thursday a very bright clear day--I have sewed a little & read a little alterna
tely all day--Finding such close application with my needle is injuring my
eyes--I can scarcely thread a needle with spectacles on--attended service
again--Not many there. At night Mr John Rensher came to see the girls--
We retired earlier than usual I Hear they are fighting in the lines
near Richmond

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