Letter from William Manigault Heyward at "Pine Land" to his mother, Henrietta Heyward. William thanks his mother for the "box of Hermitage" and asks her to tell his father, Nathaniel, that he is preparing a letter about the saw mills and plantations along the Combahee that he is apparently overseeing. 3p.
Rev Edward Neufville writes to William H. W. Barnwell for advice on a "Romanish" priest in Savannah, John Fielding, who wishes to convert to the Protestant Episcopal Church. January 23, 1840.
Letter from William Manigault Heyward at "Pine Land" to his mother, Henrietta Heyward. William apologizes he is unable to get to the Combahee plantations any more frequently than once in ten days due to excessive heat and comments that the lack of rain has damaged many vegetable crops. He laments missing the social scene in Charleston and claims that reading "is our chief amusement." 3p.
Letter from Rev. John Fielding to William H. W. Barnwell seeking Barnwell's guidance as he prepares to convert to the Protestant Episcopal Church. February 5, 1840.
Letter from Alice Izard Heyward to her mother-in-law Henrietta telling her she is sending some flannel via "Capt. Morgan" and is looking forward to a trip to the "Elms." 2p.
Edward Neufville writes to William H. W. Barnwell about the specifics of Rev. John Fielding's conversion from Catholicism to Protestantism commenting that Fielding's "renunciation of the Romish faith will produce a great sensation when it comes to be generally known." March 25, 1840.
Letter to James Heyward in Charleston from his aunt at "Old Fort' in Beaufort. His aunt writes of an upcoming wedding and ordination and hopes James will "keep his promise." 4p.
Letter from Stephen Elliott to William H. W. Barnwell asking advice about his recent election to the bishopric of Georgia. Included is a copy of the letter informing Elliott of his election. May 14, 1840.
Letter from Aunt M. Smith in Beaufort to James B. Heyward in Charleston. His aunt is anxious to hear of his college plans and keeps James abreast of the news of friends and family. 4p.
Rev. Edward Neufville writes to William H. W. Barnwell inquiring about Rev. John Fielding, who had left Savannah for Charleston shortly after converting from Catholicism to Protestantism. August 6, 1840.