Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about getting settled back in at South Carolina College. September 21, 1850.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, with news from South Carolina College. Barnwell writes of discouraging his brother, Edward, from dancing and describes his competition with James Rion for highest honors. October 5, 1850.
Partial letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing a recent speech given by Robert at South Carolina College. May, 1850.
Letter from John Powers? to unknown correspondent seeking additional information on the price, qualifications, etc., of slaves being advertised for sale. May 27, 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, concerning financial accounts at South Carolina College, preparations for a school sponsored eulogy for John C. Calhoun and Robert's plans after graduation. April 5, 1850.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his current academic standing as he attempts to graduate from South Carolina College with the highest marks in his class. March 2, 1850.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, with updates on the close competition between Barnwell and James Rion for High honors at graduation. Barnwell notes that some students are "betting as much as $100 on either side." October 25, 1850.
