180. Robert Woodward Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell -- February 18, 1833

Title:

180. Robert Woodward Barnwell to William H. W. Barnwell -- February 18, 1833

Date:

1833

Creator (Personal):

Barnwell, Robert Woodward, 1801-1882

Description:

Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to brother, William H. W. Barnwell, about his travel plans and the last will of their recently deceased sister, in which William was bequeathed $5000. Robert tells William that the amount is enough to clear his debts and the sale of his slaves is now unnecessary, though he still encourages William to do so, writing, "at Laurel Bay they cannot support themselves and will inevitably be exposed to the dangerous temptations of idleness." February 18, 1833.

Collection Title:

Barnwell Family Papers

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Barnwell family

Topical Subject:

Slavery--South Carolina and Plantations--South Carolina--Management

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0110

Date Digital:

2011-06

Digitization Specifications:

400 ppi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL scanner, Archival Master is a tiff.

Internet Media Type:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public domain.

Access Information:

For more information, contact Special Collections, College of Charleston Libraries, 66 George Street, Charleston SC 29424.

Admin ID:

30053