1862 October 26 Chapel Hill, N.C.

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

Sunday 26  How uncertain every thing is--Yesterday was clear
& a lovely day--Not one cloud to indicate bad weather.  This
morning when I awakened I found it raining & it is now pouring
down heavily--We cant get to Church & it is dark & gloomy
in the parlour--But I have a nice fire & intend reading &
making myself comfortable in my own room--I dont dislike
such days--Weather does not affect my spirits--But the young la
dies are dreadfully worried at having to remain at home all day
one has just come in to ask me what I think of her venturing to
church?  I have written 3 letter to day one to Mrs Jewett & one to Liz & the other to Mrs Hamlin

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