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Poem written by Rivers about bed bugs in the barracks.

Composition written by Ossie Rivers for the S.C.M.A. Portion written at the bottom by possibly his mother after his death.

Ossie writes that he worked hard for his room inspection but did not get merit. He also listened to an address on "Huguenot Society" by Mr. Bayard at the Academy of Music.

Ossie writes that he is scared of taking examinations and wishes that he could fail so he could leave the Academy. He also describes a visit to the Charleston Museum.

Ossie describes his drilling and lessons in analytic geometry as well as some baptisms that took place in church.

Ossie writes mainly about family matters. Based on the date of this letter, he is not yet enrolled in the South Carolina Military Academy.

Ossie writes that he did not have a very favorable Christmas and because he has endless guard duty, is very tired. He also writes about the honorable discharge of another cadet.

Ossie writes about attempting to get a tin type made at various studios. He also talks about seeing Grover Cleveland and remarks that his wife is not as pretty as people say.

Ossie writes that examinations are coming up and that he is tired of everything that has to do with the Academy. He then talks about the cadet glee club and how the Superintendent was afraid that they would disgrace the Academy. He is surprised to…

Ossie thanks his mother for the money she sent. He talks about the dance that the German Club is having but that he doesn't enjoy dancing anymore because it costs too much. Ossie then mentions that the corps has given up gas lighting and returned to…