Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his weekly trips to the "Island" to escape the summer heat in Charleston and begs his mother to continue sending him melons from Beaufort. July 27, 1854.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, in Beaufort. Barnwell writes that his boss has travelled to the north leaving him and another man in charge and thanks his mother for the shipment of melons from Beaufort. July 20, 1854.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, concerning the price of a shipment of lumber his father has ordered from Charleston, including freight and wharfage fees. September 1, 1854.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, that rain has prevented him from sending any items from Charleston to the family in Beaufort. June 1, 1854.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to friend Edgar B. Day. Barnwell writes of the death of a sister and the birth of a son, and asks Day for advice on making amends for his injurious conduct to others while at law school in Litchfield, Conn. March 5, 1833.
William H. W. Barnwell writes to Edgar B. Day about the death of Day's cousin, the one year anniversary of his conversion and the state of religion in South Carolina. September 3, 1832.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, detailing the effects of a recent hurricane in Charleston, including the destruction of Mr. Barnwell Rhett's cottage on Sullivan's Island near the "Moultrie House". September 11, 1854.
Letter from Rev. Francis L. Hawks to William H. W. Barnwell attempting to answer questions Barnwell has about his ancestor, John Barnwell, and specific events surrounding the Tuscarora War in North Carolina. April 8, 1857.
Letter from Rev. Edward E. Ford in Augusta, GA, to William H. W. Barnwell requesting that Barnwell procure some religious tracts for him in Charleston. On the letter Barnwell has annotated the costs and freight associated with the purchase. December 9, 1834.
Letter from Rev. Benjamin C. Webb, White Sulphur Springs, VA., to William H. W. Barnwell concerning the placement of a Mr. Mckay in Webb's parish. September 19, 1851.
Letter from Rev. Joseph Walker, Beaufort, enclosing a paper to William H. W. Barnwell for publication in Barnwell's "The Episcopal Protestant." Walker also writes of division in the Episcopal Church, mentioning the recent decision in New York to establish an "abolition church." March 18, 1844.
Letter from Rev. Benjamin Johnson, St. Matthews, SC, to William H. W. Barnwell informing Barnwell that due to overwhelming duties with his own congregations, he is unable to preach in Barnwell's place in Charleston. April 6, 1853.
Letter from Stephen Elliott to William H. W. Barnwell informing him of his arrival in New York and his intention to sail for England on the packet "St. Andrews." November 23, 1836.
Letter to William H. W. Barnwell from Rev. John A. Vaughan informing Barnwell of the receipt of a parcel that Vaughn is to forward oversees to "Mr. Boone." February, 1839.
Letter from Charles Aldis of Bank of America, treasurer of the "Foreign Mission of the P. E. Church", acknowledging the receipt of $1000 received from William H. W. Barnwell on behalf of St. Peter's Church in Charleston for "support of the Rev Dr Boone Missionary to the Chinese." April 12, 1839.
A commencement speech delivered by former Confederate general Edwin Warren Moïse to the graduating class of a school for girls. In the speech, he discusses gender roles and acceptable jobs for women. As career paths, he suggests women become cooks, tailors, gardeners, artists, stenographers, nurses, and doctors. He cites several notable female historical and contemporary figures as examples.
A letter from Louisa Cheves Smythe Stoney to Rabbi Raisin congratulating him on living in Charleston for twenty-one years. She recounts an instance where Rabbi Raisin intervened when one group tried to "take control" of a charitable committee.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1919. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1918. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Tristram T. Hyde, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1920. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1922. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1921. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1897-1909. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, the "Ottolengui Fund," the management of several real estate assets, the installation of electric lights in the synagogue, and the decision to discuss a reverend's conduct with him.
Meeting minutes volume kept by the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Board of Trustees, 1909-1916. The entries in this volume concern all discussions regarding synagogue business, finances, memberships, and its search for a new minister. It also mentions replacing the cemetery fence with help from the "ladies."
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the three years spanning 1949, 1950, and 1951. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, R. Goodwyn Rhett, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1947. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, E. Edward Wehman, Jr., followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1946. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, E. Edward Wehman,??Jr., followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1945. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, E. Edward Wehman, Jr., followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1944. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, E. Edward Wehman, Jr., followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1948. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, William McG. Morrison, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1943. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
Slave pass written by Sarah H. Savage giving permission for an enslaved person named Mack to stay on Bedon's Alley for two months. The pass notes that Mack was "hired by his Mother."
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1942. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1941. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1940. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1937. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Burnet R. Maybank, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1930. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Thomas P. Stoney, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the years 1932-1935. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Burnet R. Maybank, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1936. ??The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Burnet R. Maybank, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1911. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, R. Goodwyn Rhett, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, S.C. for the year 1938. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, Henry W. Lockwood, followed by reports from various departments.
A report from the mayor, city council, and various governmental departments of Charleston, South Carolina for the year 1912. The Year Book opens with an address from the mayor, John P. Grace, followed by reports from various departments
A handwrriten letter from John Torrans to Alexander Rose persuading him to purchase a brigatine sailing vessel called industry. The postscript mentions that one of the enslaved people is a runaway.
A handwritten letter from Frederick Garrissen of Germany to Charleston merchant William Stephen requesting that Stephen ship goods to Europe, as supplies were limited due to war.
A collection consisting of two letters discussing smallpox vaccinations sent from Dr. John Vaughan of Philadelphia to Dr. Philip Tidyman of Charleston, S.C. The letters are dated December 11, 1801 and April 7, 1802 and the latter contains a sketch of a water filtration system.
