467. Edward Barnwell to Catherine Osborn Barnwell -- January 25, 1861

Title:

467. Edward Barnwell to Catherine Osborn Barnwell -- January 25, 1861

Date:

1861

Creator (Personal):

Barnwell, Edward, 1832-1908

Description:

Letter from Edward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing the nomination of his brother, William Finley Barnwell, as 3rd Lieutenant in the "1st Company of Infantry" and detailing the politics surrounding his appointment. William, Barnwell writes, has been ordered to Fort Johnson to take charge of new recruits. January 25, 1861.

Collection Title:

Barnwell Family Papers

Contributing Institution:

College of Charleston Libraries

Media Type:

Manuscripts

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Barnwell family

Topical Subject:

Secession--South Carolina and Cotton trade--South Carolina—Charleston

Geographic Subject:

Charleston (S.C.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 and Fort Johnson (S.C.)

S.C. County:

Charleston County (S.C.)

Shelving Locator:

Mss 0110

Date Digital:

2011-06

Digitization Specifications:

480 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:

30044