Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, South Carolina College, to father, William H. W. Barnwell, with his analysis of Sunday sermons at Columbia and the state of affairs of the local temperance society.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to sister, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing life at South Carolina College and his reluctant acceptance of the nomination for secretary of the Euphradian Society.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his living arrangements at South Carolina College and his desire for a room above the ground floor. He also writes of his urgency regarding a secret request made to his father concerning the "society" he has joined.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, about life at South Carolina College, purchases made for his room and his decision to join the Euphradian Society.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to father, William H. W. Barnwell, concerning his change of rooms at South Carolina College with a detailed balance sheet of his expenses accrued to date including tuition, board, clothes, a cot & mattress and candles.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, describing his first days back at South Carolina College in Columbia. He writes of setting up his room, comments on the quality of food at the "commons", and describes the practical jokes played on the Freshman.
Robert Woodward Barnwell, Beaufort, writes to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, Charleston, about temperance speeches he has been attending and the increase in local support for the temperance cause and lists family members who both support and oppose it.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, concerning a trip from Charleston to Beaufort. Robert details a bout of seasickness while traveling, reports on the status of his parents' and grandparent's plantations at Laurel Bay and Keans Neck and relates family news from Beaufort.
Letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell, Andover, MA, to his mother, Catherine Osborn Barnwell, and younger siblings. Barnwell writes of his trip North and describes his reluctance in buying an expensive frock "knowing Papa's circumstances."
Letter from Ann Barnwell, Beaufort, to Meta Barnwell requesting supplies from Charleston. In addition to acquiring cotton and silk fabric, Ann asks Meta to inquire of a local bookseller of the status of her subscription to Audubon's Birds of America.
Letter from Ann Barnwell to brother William H. W. Barnwell, Charleston, with news from family in Columbia, SC. Ann writes of their former brother-in-law, Stephen Elliott, and his personal struggle over accepting an offer to head the new bishopric of Georgia.
Ann Barnwell, visiting Rusticello plantation in Pendleton, SC, writes to sister-in-law Catherine Osborn Barnwell, Charleston, about the death of a niece and nephew.
Letter from Ann Barnwell, Beaufort, to brother William H. W. Barnwell discussing her plans to visit him in Charleston and sending news that their former brother-in-law, Stephen Elliott, is engaged.
Ann Barnwell writes to brother, William H. W. Barnwell, Charleston, describing her trip to Salt Sulphur and Red Sulphur Springs in (now) West Virginia.
