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.
Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, in Gottingen, Germany, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his recent trips to Hanover and Brunswick, Germany.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing the difficulty of learning Hebrew during his studies in Erlangen, Germany, and discussing his plans for his final months in Europe.
Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, writes to unknown family member discussing the current political situations among the countries of Europe, including England, France, Germany, Austro-Hungary and Russia.
Printed pastoral letter from Bishop Christopher E. Gadsden to "Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of South Carolina" encouraging members to increase donations to support mission work domestically, nationally and abroad.
Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell discusses South Carolina Reconstruction politics and the dissatisfaction with Governor Robert Scott, and details a day trip with fellow students to explore castle ruins along the Werre River southwest of Gottingen.
Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, writes to brother, Allard Belin Barnwell. Barnwell talks of how being in Europe has made him more of an "American" rather than a "Southerner" and discusses weekly social activities with his compatriots. He mentions the near universal editorial contempt for a recent magazine article by Harriet Beecher Stowe concerning Lord Byron and hopes a similar "justice" will one day fall on "Uncle Tom's Cabin." He also derides the antics of anti-Catholic preacher, John Cumming, and describes the curious wedding custom of smashing crockery and dinnerware at the door of the bride-to-be.
Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, to sister, Esther Hutson Barnwell, commenting on the business-like characteristic of German marriages, his taking weekly tea with the "Fraulein" landlady to improve his German, and the frankness of Germans in regard to personal matters.
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 Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing how illness has prevented him from sufficiently studying for his upcoming examinations. June, 1852.
Partial note, possibly from Robert Woodward Barnwell, to unknown recounting a recent unnamed battle. The author writes "such a sight as that field of slain I never dreamed of." ca. 1862.
Ann Barnwell writes to brother, William H. W. Barnwell, Charleston, describing her trip to Salt Sulphur and Red Sulphur Springs in (now) West Virginia. August 1, 1835.
Letter from Ann Barnwell, Beaufort, to sister-in-law Catherine Osborn Barnwell with updates about the health and whereabouts of friends and family. August 27, 1836.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Andover, MA, to his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, and younger siblings. Barnwell writes of his trip North and describes his reluctance in buying an expensive frock "knowing Papa's circumstances." October 6, 1846.
Letter from Catherine Jordan to Catherine Osborn Barnwell describing her boarding room in Charleston and her attempt to make it through the winter with a makeshift fireplace. January 23, 1871.
Newspaper account from The Meteor, "The Colonial Dames Supplement to the News and Courier", concerning Barnwell ancestor John Barnwell and events during the Tuscarora War in 1711-1712. April 6, 1895.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother and sister, both Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell describes the cuisine in France and the cessation of all work during meals and notes the success he is having in securing orders for cotton. August 3, 1857.
Partial letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his travel through the German Rhineland. Barnwell writes of visiting the ducal palace of the House of Nassau in Biebrich and its elaborate greenhouses and gardens and describes visits to the spas of Wiesbaden and the tourist sites of Worms. April 22, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, from Erlangen, Germany. Barnwell explains that he left the university in Berlin because of the high cost of living and that the university in Erlangen afforded him a better opportunity to learn Hebrew. Pictured on the stationery is a view of Erlangen that Barnwell has marked with the approximate location of his apartment there, a room over a tavern. April 27, 1855.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing how the "thin nag" his father ridiculed had turned into a beautiful and well trained horse that he was able to sell for a profit. October 17, 1855.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, while visiting France on business. Edward describes the French countryside and the wealthy "spinners" he has met while seeking purchasers for sea-island cotton and mentions seeing Napoleon III. 1857.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell describing his health, the state of food at the college commons and the study habits of his brother, Edward. May 29, 1850.
Letter from Capt. Edward Barnwell, Kean's Neck, to daughter, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, Charleston, SC, thanking her again for helping raise his daughter, Meta. April 22, 1837.
Letter from Capt. Edward Barnwell, Beaufort, to son-in-law William H. W. Barnwell, Charleston, expressing gratitude for the health of Barnwell's wife, Catherine, and the birth of a new grandson. December 7, 1840.
An analysis of a sermon preached by James H. Thornwell in Columbia, SC, by Robert Woodward Barnwell for his father, William H. W. Barnwell. November 16, 1848.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing a delightful visit to Orangeburg, SC, en route to Columbia from Charleston. January 1, 1849.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, finalizing his yearly expenses at South Carolina College and informing her of his plans to take friends with him when visiting Charleston for winter break. December 9, 1848.
Letter from Capt. Edward Barnwell, Cincinnati, to daughter, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, Charleston. Barnwell, with his daughter and son-in-law, is researching the business climates of several northern cities where his daughter and son-in-law might settle. August 21, 1848.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her that he is fully settled back at South Carolina College and lists some possessions left behind in Charleston, including several books he wants taken to the Apprentice's Library in Charleston. October 2, 1848.
