030. William H. W. Barnwell to Catherine Barnwell -- May 1, 1837

Title:

030. William H. W. Barnwell to Catherine Barnwell -- May 1, 1837

Date:

1837

Creator (Personal):

Barnwell, William Hazzard

Description:

Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to wife Catherine Barnwell containing excerpts from the journal kept by him and his son, Robert, on their trip by barouche to Columbia, SC. Barnwell writes of passing out tracts and testimonials to travelers he passes including several groups of South Carolina soldiers returning from war in Florida. He notes the places they stop to eat and sleep and describes the countryside they traverse. At Columbia he describes meeting family members, including brother, Robert, and mentions Dr. Francis Lieber on a visit to Columbia College.

Collection Title:

Barnwell Family Papers

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872

Topical Subject:

Whites--Relations with Indians

Geographic Subject:

South Carolina--Militia ' History and Columbia (S.C.)--Description and trave

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0110

Date Digital:

2011-06

Copyright Status Statement:

Digital image copyright 2011, The College of Charleston Libraries. All rights reserved. For more information contact The College of Charleston Library, Charleston, SC 29424.

Admin ID:

24047