These addresses were given during The Citadel's 1859 commencement ceremonies and expressed Hart's gratitude to his fellow cadets, The Citadel's Board of Visitors, and the citizens of Charleston for their contributions to the Class of 1859's success.
Entitled "Italy in the Sixteenth Century", this address explores reasons for Italy's eroding status within the sixteenth century, with inclusions of how members of the country continued to impact the world in Law's time.