Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing his plans for the following summer. Barnwell writes that since he has given up on going to balls he should be able to stay at home more next summer and "not trouble Papa by being out." June 6, 1849.
A letter from Alonzo White to Robert F.W. Allston discussing the selling of Allston's property and requesting the number of enslaved persons there. The bottom of the page is Allston's response.
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.
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.
Birthday greetings from Robert Woodward Barnwell to sister, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell writes of giving up dancing parties and advises Catherine to avoid them as well. February 28, 1849.
