477. Stephen Elliott Barnwell to Robert Woodward Barnwell -- April 27, 1863

Title:

477. Stephen Elliott Barnwell to Robert Woodward Barnwell -- April 27, 1863

Date:

1863

Creator (Personal):

Barnwell, Stephen Elliott, 1842-1923

Description:

Letter from Stephen Elliott Barnwell, at "Camp Beaufort", to brother, Robert Woodward Barnwell. Barnwell details his participation in recent military engagements including the battle of "Old Pocotaligo", the destruction of a Union transport in the Coosaw River and the detonation of a torpedo against another Union vessel. Barnwell expresses his desire to become an officer and solicits his brother for any help he can give to that end. April 27, 1863.

Collection Title:

Barnwell Family Papers

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Barnwell family
Walker, William Stephen, 1822-1899
Elliott, Stephen, 1830-1866

Geographic Subject:

South Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0110

Date Digital:

2011-06

Digitization Specifications:

400 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL scanner, Archival Master is a tiff.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public domain.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

33882