Tuesday, September 18, 2012

1862 September 19 Chapel Hill, N.C.

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

Friday 19th  the Fair came off last night--They appeared to have very little to
sell--I dont think on the fancy table $40 worth--So their money must have
been taken mostly at the door (Entrance money being 25 cts) & at the
Cake & fruit table--as they made $100--all clear--The children are
so elated at their success not thinking when they commenced they would
make more than $20 or $30--That they will open again to night if they
can get enough to put on their fancy table from the Citizens--The money
to go to the wounded & sick soldiers--they will have a supper any how,
just received a letter from Eliza--She will extend her visit --so Liz will
be disappointed in her trip to Pittsboro' tomorrow. She inten
=ded going for Eliza--I bought at the fair very little--only $2 worth
that sum I intended to give them anyhow.

MSS 6560

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