Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, South Carolina College, inquiring about the health of his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, and his newborn brother. November, 1848.
An analysis of two sermons preached by James H. Thornwell in Columbia, SC, by Robert Woodward Barnwell for his father, William H. W. Barnwell. February 3, 1848.
Robert Woodward Barnwell, South Carolina College, writes to father, William H. W. Barnwell, about a dispute over room and board at an off-campus house. February 25, 1848.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, about his brother, Edward, entering South Carolina College in December. February 5, 1848.
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.
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.