Letter from Ossie Rivers to his father, April 15, 1884

Letter from Ossie Rivers to his father, April 15, 1884

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

A1984.24, Box 2, Folder 1

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April 15, 1884

Dear Pa
I received your letter last night and was glad to hear from you. Aunt Lillie Miss Seppie Cousin Alice and, the children came yesterday. Aunt Sallie and Uncle Launtie gave Launtie and I a pair of shoes, and has a pair for Walter. How did the last hens hatch? are any more setting? We had our lines set and caught five large catfish. I only wish you all were down here.

Please excuse this writing for I am writing on a chair in the room, undressed ready to go in bed.

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I must now close with love to all, from all, I remain your ever fond son,
Ossie

Aunt L has a bad sty
can hardly see out of that eye