2 piece Grouping of Lilly & Williams family items from Mathews county Virginia. They were married and united the 2 families. Recently discovered in the basement of an old home in Mathews. Items include a leather bound Civil war era hymnal that belonged to (Bettie) Elisabeth Henry Lilly. It is in very poor condition. The second item  is the 1859 diary of Thomas Williams. He was in Portsmouth Virginia working as a doctor.  All are in poor condition and being sold as is. The diary is missing January thru mid May. I am happy to answer any questions. Items may also be viewed prior to bidding if desired if you are in the local Tidewater Virginia area. Would make a wonderful book for someone to write. The diary tells of his day to day activities prior the the American Civil War.  It mentions going home to Mathews a few times. I have not read the entire thing so I don't know all that is contained in its pages..