Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell in Philadelphia, to father, William H. W. Barnwell. En route north for his European trip, Barnwell writes of visiting Washington, DC, touring the Patent Building and U.S. Capitol, securing his passport and meeting Senator Butler of South Carolina. February 3, 1854.
In a letter written to "Mr. Editor" and addressed to publishers Walker & Burke in Charleston, SC, an unknown writer offers his opinion on publishing "Bible Questions for the instruction of Persons of Color" in Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant." January 1, 1844.
Bishop Charles P. McIlvaine, Gambier, OH, writes to William H. W. Barnwell concerning a donation to Kenyon College that Barnwell reported in his "Episcopal Protestant." December 27, 1843.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to sister, Elizabeth Barnwell, mentioning a fire at South Carolina College and the subsequent theft of items needed for his military company. April 13, 1851.
Edward Barnwell writes to sister, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his standing at South Carolina College and advises her to look after her physical health in addition to her education. 1851.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, with news from South Carolina College. Barnwell writes of avoiding dancing at a recent party and gives his opinion of Charleston "beer." May 15, 1850.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, discussing his standing in his class and mentioning a petition from students at the University of Virginia to join a "Southern Rights Association." February 3, 1851.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing his activities as he prepares for his job as professor at South Carolina College. Barnwell writes of purchasing the cook and maid of outgoing professor, Dr. Francis Lieber, "partly [out of] comfort" and partly to relieve Dr. Lieber from "parting with slave property in the usual way of public sale." 1856.
Letter from Rev. Stephen H. Tyng to William H. W. Barnwell discussing the state of the Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, PA. Tyng also mentions the death of "Mr. Grimke" of Charleston and wishes Barnwell luck in his ministry. October 30, 1834.
Joseph R. Walker writes to William H. W. Barnwell about his recent illness and mentions the laying of the cornerstone for Barnwell's new church in Charleston. October 29, 1834.
Letter from Edmund B. Bacon to William H. W. Barnwell thanking him for his brief ministerial duties in Edgefield, SC, and wishing him luck in Charleston. January 23, 1834.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to friend Edgar B. Day discussing his recent ordination and his upcoming move to Pendleton, SC, to start his ministry. April 27, 1833.
William H. W. Barnwell writes to Edgar B. Day about the religious conversion of mutual friends, his busy ministry in Charleston, the plans to build a new Episcopal church in Charleston and recent anti-abolitionist riots in New York City. August 11, 1834.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell extracting details of the estate of their late sister. Barnwell writes, "the fall is bringing back all of our friends to Beaufort, but she comes not." October 27, 1846.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Beaufort, SC, to William H. W. Barnwell asking for his help in locating a catechism "for the religious instruction of Negroes" that he has displaced. He also informs William of the Episcopal Church in Beaufort's recent contributions to Rev. William Boone's mission in China and asks that Rev. Boone publish "some specific statement" as to the prospects of his success given that so much money has been contributed from South Carolina. May 20, 1846.
Short note from William H. W. Barnwell in Philadelphia to wife Catherine Barnwell in Beaufort, SC. Barnwell suggests that if Catherine spends the summer in Beaufort she should find another house where the family would not be "exposed to fever." June 13, 1853.
Invitation to the wedding and reception of Edward Barnwell and Harriet B. Hayne. Written on the back of the invitation is a note from Harriet stating "Invitation to my wedding 1860 Found in 1910." Enclosed are printed cards bearing the couples' names. November, 1860.
Partial note from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her that he and his father have arrived in Lake George, NY. August 6, 1853.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 Robert Woodward Barnwell, Beaufort, to father, William H. W. Barnwell. Barnwell tells his father of his return from Bay Point and informs him of the ill health of his Uncle Robert's young child. August 5, 1849.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his current academic standing as he attempts to graduate from South Carolina College with the highest marks in his class. March 2, 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, concerning his return to classes at South Carolina College. Barnwell writes about the shock at finding his room empty of his belongings before learning that the "tenement boy" had secured his possessions in the library due to several robberies over the summer. October 1, 1849.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her of the studious habits of his brother, Edward, who has recently joined him at South Carolina College. January 14, 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to aunt, Martha Ann Mathews, discussing the upcoming marriage of his grandfather, Edward Barnwell. October 29, 1849.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to sister, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about her education and describes the improvements in the Steward's Hall at the South Carolina College, including fancy silverware, new tables and a new cook "fresh from Daniel Webster's kitchen." October 9, 1849.
