The working of a math problem is written on the back of a form letter issued "To the Students" by then president of the University, G. W. C. Lee. The letter is dated December 22, 1882 and it contains regulations for the government of the recently opened Reading Room in Newcomb Hall. There is no date on the math paper.This item, along with many others, was inserted into the ledger book journal used by the Nelson family. Inserted items included math problems and solutions, genealogy notes and diagrams, and correspondence.