Thursday, September 6, 2012

1862 September 7 Chapel Hill, N.C.

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

Sunday 7th  All went to Church--Communion day--Mr Hilliards
child was received into the Church a new way they have of doing up here
the child was christened on the 17th of last month privately--& then brought
up yesterday- to be received by the people at church- & was then signed
with a cross -- Mr Hilliard has attained a situation in the Army as
Chaplain & resigned his place in this Church to old Mr Wingfield who
will fill it very well--He bid his people farewell very affectionately
& gave a feeling address on the occasion--At night I went to Church
again-& on my return home found a note from Lize--She had arrived
safely had a pleasant time going up--& met with a warm reception
from Ann Trice & all  Received a long letter from Mary today & one from Mrs Vann

MSS 6960

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