Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, discussing his plans for the following summer. Barnwell writes that since he has given up on going to balls he should be able to stay at home more next summer and "not trouble Papa by being out."
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Beaufort, to father, William H. W. Barnwell. Barnwell tells his father of his return from Bay Point and informs him of the ill health of his Uncle Robert's young child.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, concerning his return to classes at South Carolina College. Barnwell writes about the shock at finding his room empty of his belongings before learning that the "tenement boy" had secured his possessions in the library due to several robberies over the summer.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to sister, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about her education and describes the improvements in the Steward's Hall at the South Carolina College, including fancy silverware, new tables and a new cook "fresh from Daniel Webster's kitchen."
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, informing her of the studious habits of his brother, Edward, who has recently joined him at South Carolina College.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about his current academic standing as he attempts to graduate from South Carolina College with the highest marks in his class.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, concerning financial accounts at South Carolina College, preparations for a school sponsored eulogy for John C. Calhoun and Robert's plans after graduation.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, notifying her that he has finally given his exhibition speech at South Carolina College.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell describing his health, the state of food at the college commons and the study habits of his brother, Edward.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, with news from South Carolina College. Barnwell writes of discouraging his brother, Edward, from dancing and describes his competition with James Rion for highest honors.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, with updates on the close competition between Barnwell and James Rion for High honors at graduation. Barnwell notes that some students are "betting as much as $100 on either side."
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his preparation for his final examination at South Carolina College.
