Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, to sister, Mary Elliott Barnwell, with details of his instruction in German, a description of local ice skaters and an amusing comparison between the Beaufort newspaper and the London Times.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his tour of Boston and meeting old friends of his father's. September 10, 1851.
Short note from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing New York City and his plans to return home the following month. October 10, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, at South Carolina College, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell discusses housing problems at the college and describes a group of freshman who, in the "Edisto fashion", play cards in lieu of studying. December 10, 1847.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his preparation for his final examination at South Carolina College. November 10, 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, notifying her that he has finally given his exhibition speech at South Carolina College. May 10, 1850.
Letter from Allard Belin Barnwell, Savannah, GA, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell discusses his salary and expenses and describes a recent business trip where, to save time, he jumped off the train as he passed his destination rather than get off miles ahead at the depot stop. November 10, 1870.
Request from Rev James D. McCabe, rector of St. Thomas' Church, Abingdon, VA, for any funds that the congregation of William H. W. Barnwell can spare to retire a debt that his isolated parish has accrued in building a church. The parish is so distant from any other, McCabe writes, that "it is truly missionary ground." January 29, 1848.
