Letter from Ossie Rivers to his mother, May 24, 1889
Title
Letter from Ossie Rivers to his mother, May 24, 1889
Description
Ossie writes that his company won the prize for the highest average in the corps. He also writes about a barrel of lemonade that was gifted to the corps as well as the change to linen uniforms.
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A1984.24, Box 2, Folder 1
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The Citadel Archives & Museum
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application/pdf
Language
English
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Text
Identifier
https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/admin/items/show/1105
Coverage
Charleston (S.C.)
Text
[Page 1]
May 24 1889
Dear Ma;
I received your ever welcome letter, with many thanks for what it contained: I know how hard times are, therefore I can appreciate what is sent me. Our competitions came off yesterday, and resulted in our company getting the prize, her average was 91.37 out of a possible 100, it was certainly something splendid. I do not know what is the matter with me, I find it impossible to put my mind on my books, I am falling behind hard in my studies, but it is not my fault, for I wish to study though
[Page 2]
I cannot, only hope I will soon be back at it as hard as ever. [Illegible] Connelly gave the corps a large barrel of lemonade yesterday, after the drill, it was nearly a hogshead, there is about a quarter of it still left and the boys have been drinking it ever sice since it was made. I think that I will see Aunt Lillie tomorrow; Uncle Alex is all right again[.] Has Aunt [Lovey] returned yet. We have on our linens now, it was quite a relief to change the stout grays, for the cool linens. I have had my measure taken for a pair of pants (citizens) at the $3.00 pants store, as I had to have a pair this sumer summer. They are real good for the price.
[Page 3]
I must now close, with love to all I remain your Affect. Love
Ossie
Kiss little Mack for me. Hope Pa’s trade is improving now
May 24 1889
Dear Ma;
I received your ever welcome letter, with many thanks for what it contained: I know how hard times are, therefore I can appreciate what is sent me. Our competitions came off yesterday, and resulted in our company getting the prize, her average was 91.37 out of a possible 100, it was certainly something splendid. I do not know what is the matter with me, I find it impossible to put my mind on my books, I am falling behind hard in my studies, but it is not my fault, for I wish to study though
[Page 2]
I cannot, only hope I will soon be back at it as hard as ever. [Illegible] Connelly gave the corps a large barrel of lemonade yesterday, after the drill, it was nearly a hogshead, there is about a quarter of it still left and the boys have been drinking it ever sice since it was made. I think that I will see Aunt Lillie tomorrow; Uncle Alex is all right again[.] Has Aunt [Lovey] returned yet. We have on our linens now, it was quite a relief to change the stout grays, for the cool linens. I have had my measure taken for a pair of pants (citizens) at the $3.00 pants store, as I had to have a pair this sumer summer. They are real good for the price.
[Page 3]
I must now close, with love to all I remain your Affect. Love
Ossie
Kiss little Mack for me. Hope Pa’s trade is improving now
Collection
Citation
Rivers, Walter Oswald, 1871-1890, “Letter from Ossie Rivers to his mother, May 24, 1889,” The Citadel Archives Digital Collections, accessed March 29, 2024, https://citadeldigitalarchives.omeka.net/items/show/1105.