1862 July 25 Chapel Hill, N.C.

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

Friday 25th  It has turned out a beautiful day--Liz left here this morning
for Oxford to put her brother Dan to school--She will have a long
ride 45 miles--She will reach there to night--& return tomorrow--
Sarah spent the morning in my room.  Her baggage has not yet ar-
-rived--Eliza received a long letter from Mr Mason today--He is attach
ed to General Winder's Brigade--& is Major to the Artillery Ordnance
He is in Stone Wall Jackson's army

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