Short letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to brother-in-law William H. W. Barnwell, Beaufort, noting his inability to sell William's cotton due to a depressed market. February 17, 1859.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, concerning his plans to return to Charleston from Philadelphia. October 17, 1851.
Letter from Joseph W. Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her of his success with his United States Court examination. He jokingly describes his first trial, a larceny case, as a "brilliant debut" before conceding that he "did not say a word -- the case was too clear." June 17, 1869.