Letter from Joseph Walker Barnwell, Gottingen, Germany, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell writes of attending a performance of a men and boy's choir visiting from Hanover, comments on his inexperience with cold winters and describes a large, traveling market of peddlers which descends on the city four times a year. November 1, 1869.
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 Allard Belin Barnwell, Savannah, GA, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell discusses his salary and expenses and describes a recent business trip where, to save time, he jumped off the train as he passed his destination rather than get off miles ahead at the depot stop. November 10, 1870.
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 from Edward Barnwell at the University of Virginia, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, at the family plantation, Laurel Bay, near Beaufort. Barnwell discusses the recent jailing of two fellow students including one who shot another man. According to Barnwell, most students "are in the habit ...of going armed" a practice he calls "blackguard and cowardly." Barnwell relates his plans for travel in the summer months and laments not going to the recent inauguration of Franklin Pierce. March 30, 1853.
Edward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, detailing the difference in examinations between South Carolina College and the University of Virginia. March 5, 1853.
Letter of thanks from Sarah Dehon of the Charleston Protestant Episcopal Domestic Missionary Society to Revd William H. W. Barnwell for remarks made on their behalf during a recent sermon given by Barnwell. February 7, 1834.
Letter from William H. W. Barnwell to Edgar B. Day discussing the religious conversion of family members and mutual friends. Barnwell also touches upon slavery and the religious instruction of slaves, writing that "our religious friends at the North form mistaken views of us at the South on this subject." November 7, 1832.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing the food at his boarding house and at the houses of his friends at the University of Virginia. Barnwell relates that many of the student "seceders" from South Carolina College are at the university and that "more are expected." February 11, 1853.
Invitation from Rev. Peter J. Shand to William H. W. Barnwell to stay at the home of Rev. James H. Thornwell while attending an upcoming Episcopal convention in Columbia. January 26, 1852.
Letter from Bp Stephen Elliot in Montpelier, GA, to William H. W. Barnwell concerning a young preacher who has travelled to Charleston to solicit contributions. Elliott writes that "he is under very good training, as I had the choosing of his library." December 6, 1849.
Letter of thanks from Rev. William Passmore to William H. W. Barnwell for his $10 contribution to the building of a church in Brownsville, Texas. March 8, 1853.
Rev. John Fielding writes to William H. W. Barnwell asking that one of his subscriptions to the "Episcopal Protestant" be forwarded to some "destitute family or missionary." December 11, 1843.
Letter from Nicodemus? Aldrich to William H. W. Barnwell informing him that he has arrived at Bristol College, PA, to begin his studies as a beneficiary of the "Education Society." (Attached to the letter is an 1832 printed circular sent from Paul Trapier informing Barnwell of his election to the standing committee of the "Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society.") April 18, 1835.
Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing Fourth of July in Charleston and his plans to travel to "the island" to escape the summer heat. July 5, 1854.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing clothing, salt, rice and other items he is sending in his near weekly shipment to the family in Beaufort. August 18, 1854.
F. E. Gould, Little Rockfish, NC, writes to William H. W. Barnwell in an attempt to recover $10 she had forwarded to her husband in Charleston. When her husband was unable to get to Charleston to retrieve it, Mrs. Gould solicits the help of Barnwell, whose name she had retrieved from an almanac. According to Barnwell's note on the envelope, he applied to the postmaster, "Mr. Huger", and the $10 was returned. January 21, 1851.
Letter from Edward Barnwell, Charleston, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing clothing, salt, cigars and other items he is sending in his near weekly shipment to the family in Beaufort. August 24, 1854.
William H. W. Barnwell writes to his wife Catherine Barnwell in Beaufort about a nearby fire in his Charleston neighborhood that has displaced "Mrs Gadsden and the Thayers." November 7, 1834.
Partial letter, possibly by William Jones Boone, to William H. W. Barnwell apprising him of the status of Boone's missionary work in China. February, 13, 1839.
Letter from Dr. J. Smyth Rogers to William H. W. Barnwell acknowledging Barnwell's contribution to Episcopal education in Africa and Greece. February 23, 1846.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing his visit to Salzburg, Austria, and his increased competency with the German language. October 6, 1854.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his father, William H. W. Barnwell, about advice and gifts he has received as he prepares for a trip to Europe and alludes to a painful end to his father's ministry in Charleston. January 26, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, New York, to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell. Barnwell describes touring New York City over several days as his steamship, the Franklin, is undergoing repairs before sailing for Europe. February 11, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Philadelphia, to sisters. Barnwell describes touring Philadelphia with his cousin, Nathaniel Barnwell Fuller, as they wait to travel to Europe and gives a physical description of the two as noted in their new passports. He also writes of making inquiries with a Naval Commander about ship timber in the hopes his father can make a deal to sell Live Oak lumber from South Carolina. February 8, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, to father, William H. W. Barnwell, discussing his preliminary preparations for a trip to Europe and his brother Edward's attempt to find employment at "Mr. Huberts office" in Charleston. January 19, 1854.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to sister describing his unceasing work tending to sick and wounded Confederate soldiers in Virginia. Barnwell writes that he hopes to return to Columbia the following April when South Carolina soldiers end their tour and perhaps save his summer salary at South Carolina College. January 28, 1862.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his work visiting camps and hospitals and procuring supplies for wounded and sick South Carolina soldiers in Virginia. The letter contains pages written by his wife, Mary, describing a trip to Munson Hill in Northern Virginia that Barnwell had taken with Generals Beauregard and Johnston. According to Mary, Barnwell could see Union soldiers atop the U.S. Capitol Building and, while there, witnessed a skirmish among picket lines. September 7, 1861.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to aunt, Martha Ann Mathews, from Offenbach am Maim, Germany. Barnwell writes of studying German before his entrance to a university and describes his Sunday travels to Frankfurt to attend an English church. April 28, 1854.
Letter from Will Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell thanking him for the $40 sent him. A note attached to a later letter describes Will as the former body servant of William H. W. Barnwell's father, Robert, who was freed, with a pension, upon his master's death and lived at the Barnwell plantation, Laurel Bay. July, 1837.
Copy? of letter from Elizabeth Barnwell Fuller to Catherine Osborn Barnwell concerning a visit to the sick bed of Will Barnwell. A note at the end of the letter describes Will as the former body servant of William H. W. Barnwell's father, Robert, who was freed, with a pension, upon his master's death and lived at Laurel Bay.
Letter from W. A. Cleveland, New York, to William J. Dunwoody, Darien, GA., requesting that Dunwoody serve as local correspondent and agent for his credit rating agency. February 14, 1849.
Letter from Will Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell informing him he has sent a trunk of goods to Charleston from the plantation, Laurel Bay, as requested. A note attached to a later letter describes Will as the former body servant of William H. W. Barnwell's father, Robert, who was freed, with a pension, upon his master's death. May 31, 1841.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Columbia, SC, to William H. W. Barnwell discussing family and his life as president of the South Carolina College, noting "I am not the person for this station." April 8, 1838.
Elizabeth Barnwell writes her father, William H. W. Barnwell, of their leisurely time spent on the family plantation, Laurel Bay, riding horses and visiting family. Included is a short note from Elizabeth's mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, to her husband.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Columbia, SC, to his brother, William H. W. Barnwell about family and an event at the South Carolina College requiring the expulsion of several students. May 18, 1837.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to brother William H. W. Barnwell remarking on errors in "Traditions and Reminiscences Chiefly of the American Revolution" by Joseph Johnson regarding their father, Robert Gibbes Barnwell. Barnwell also writes of a disappointing planting season at his plantation and at William's plantation, Laurel Bay. October 20, 1851.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to William H. W. Barnwell about the expulsion of a student from the South Carolina College and his concern about Charleston's needy citizens in the aftermath of a fire. May 14, 1838.
