"Author mentions a similar project being conducted by Joseph Lauter who has been collecting personal accounts of Halley's comet sightings in 1910 and publishing them in ""Halley's Comet Watch Newsletter."""
Letter refers to two Babylonian tablets in the British Museum that contain one of the earliest recorded appearances of Halley's comet in 164 B.C. Clipping not included. Photocopy
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Zion Parsonage, to sisters, describing the rural nature of the parish he will minister near Columbia and inviting them to visit and assist him in setting up housekeeping in his new cottage. In addition to a servant provided by the parish, Barnwell has been given one of his father's servants, "Aleck the little". October 14, 1856.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, telling her of his preference for Beaufort women compared to the women he has met in Germany. May 7, 1855.
Partial letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, in Erlangen, to unknown correspondent describing the state of Christianity and theology in Germany. Barnwell also discusses his attempt to impart his knowledge of contemporary American political science but concedes that "slavery is a topic which cannot be understood, which everyone talks about but which I generally excise myself from speaking upon." 1855.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to unnamed aunt. Barnwell discusses the start of his German education, including his efforts in avoiding American and English acquaintances to better immerse himself in the language, and describes the sorrow he feels for how hard German women have to work without servants. 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing the esteemed faculty in theology at the university at Erlangen, Germany. June 11, 1855.
Request from Rev James D. McCabe, rector of St. Thomas' Church, Abingdon, VA, for any funds that the congregation of William H. W. Barnwell can spare to retire a debt that his isolated parish has accrued in building a church. The parish is so distant from any other, McCabe writes, that "it is truly missionary ground." January 29, 1848.
Partial letter from Stiles Mellichamp to William H. W. Barnwell recalling fond memories of his acceptance by Barnwell when he arrived in Beaufort, SC, as an "unfriended stranger." March, 1841.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, from South Carolina College describing the various societies he has joined, including a military company. Included in the letter is a note to his younger brother, William. February 19, 1850.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, discussing news from South Carolina College. Barnwell reports a recent fire in the school chapel that he helped extinguish and describes his participation in a serenade of female students at the Barhamville Academy. 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, discussing Baptist and Episcopal churches in Beaufort, SC. Barnwell advises his father to "reserve your anti Baptist battery" to the religious press and not local newspapers.
Letter from Bishop William Meade to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a published sermon of his and asking Barnwell to sell additional copies at a Charleston bookstore to cover the price of publication. April 29, 1841.
Edward Neufville, Savannah, writes to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a copy of the "London Christian Remembrancer" with an article on the "American Church." February 10, 1844.
Birthday greetings from Robert Woodward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell. Barnwell describes several parties he has attended lately, including an elaborate one at John Preston's house where "$18,000 worth of silver was exposed!" February 8, 1849.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his father, William H. W. Barnwell, to allay any fears about him rooming with an upperclassman at South Carolina College and gives his father updates on his grades. March 12, 1849.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her that the health of Col. Preston has forced him to temporarily vacate the presidency of South Carolina College and that Dr. Francis Lieber will assume the role. Barnwell also requests a box of "eatables" he can share with his tenement mates, having "dined pretty amply" in boxes they have received from home. January 29, 1849.
Letter from C., an "unknown friend" to William H. W. Barnwell objecting to a particular article in an issue of Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." December 5, 1843.
Rev. Edward Reed, Grahamville, SC, writes to William H. W. Barnwell that due to a "domestic affliction" in New York he is unable to commit to a "proposed exchange of pulpits" with Barnwell. March 13, 1847.
Thomas Fuller writes to William H. W. Barnwell asking him to send their cousin, Sally Barnwell, a subscription to the "Episcopal Protestant." March 7, 1844.
Letter from Robert M. Charlton, Savannah, to William H. W. Barnwell enclosing a hymn for publication in Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." January 23, 1844.
Postmaster of Pendleton, SC, John Sitton, informs William H. W. Barnwell that Col. J. E. Colhoun is refusing to accept Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." January 12, 1844.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell and his son, Robert, to Catherine Barnwell describing their travel through southwest Virginia including a visit to Weyers Cave. September 4, 1845.
Letter from cousin William Elliott, Alexandria, VA, to William H. W. Barnwell with a printed prospectus for a new Episcopal periodical, the "Southern Churchman." September 15, 1834.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to Catherine Barnwell describing his travel through Georgia with his son Robert and their plans for getting home to Charleston. October 14, 1845.
Robert Woodward Barnwell, South Carolina College, writes to his younger sisters, Catherine and Elizabeth, asking them to make several bookmarks for him. January 12, 1848.
Letter from F. Wurdemann to William H. W. Barnwell regarding an upcoming trip by Wurdemann to Cuba. Wurdemann describes how he has secured "Spanish testaments", bibles and other religious tracts under "false bottoms to my trunks." December, 1845.
Rev. Charles Colcock Jones, Riceboro, GA., writes to William H. W. Barnwell concerning his committee's report on the religious instruction of slaves. July 23, 1846.
Letter from Rev. John Fielding to William H. W. Barnwell informing Barnwell of the death of his wife and his urgent need to hire someone to attend to his children. April 6, 1846.
Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell writes of attending a performance of a men and boy's choir visiting from Hanover, comments on his inexperience with cold winters and describes a large, traveling market of peddlers which descends on the city four times a year. November 1, 1869.
Letter from Stephen Elliott to William H. W. Barnwell asking advice about his recent election to the bishopric of Georgia. Included is a copy of the letter informing Elliott of his election. May 14, 1840.
Letter from Allard Belin Barnwell, Savannah, GA, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell discusses his salary and expenses and describes a recent business trip where, to save time, he jumped off the train as he passed his destination rather than get off miles ahead at the depot stop. November 10, 1870.
Edward Neufville writes to William H. W. Barnwell about the specifics of Rev. John Fielding's conversion from Catholicism to Protestantism commenting that Fielding's "renunciation of the Romish faith will produce a great sensation when it comes to be generally known." March 25, 1840.
Letter from Edward Barnwell at the University of Virginia, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, at the family plantation, Laurel Bay, near Beaufort. Barnwell discusses the recent jailing of two fellow students including one who shot another man. According to Barnwell, most students "are in the habit ...of going armed" a practice he calls "blackguard and cowardly." Barnwell relates his plans for travel in the summer months and laments not going to the recent inauguration of Franklin Pierce. March 30, 1853.
