[from the diary of Eliza Oswald Hill, refugee from Wilmington, N.C.]
Sunday 29th the morning was cloudy & threatning--But we all went
to Church--Mr Hilliard being absent Mr Wingfield officiated & gave
us a very good sermon--"Those that are not for me are against me"
at 2 o clock it rained violently for a little while & we had one or
two flashes of lightning--But this afternoon it has cleared off brightly--
Mr Fetter leaves for Raleigh to night, & Mr J Rensher for Rich-
-mond--there being only 4 beaux left on the Hill--the girls will
miss them very much--All the news from Richmond to day
is in our favour a great battle has been fought--& we have
been victorious. But in lives it has cost us dearly--I am trem
bling for the fate of Tom--We can hear no particulars yet
or even what Regiments were engaged--Amongst the killed is
said to be Jimmy Wright--Captain of a NC company--poor
fellow he was here a month ago--in fine health & spirits--
MSS 6960
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