Rev. Edward Reed, Grahamville, SC, writes to William H. W. Barnwell that due to a "domestic affliction" in New York he is unable to commit to a "proposed exchange of pulpits" with Barnwell.
Rev. James H. Fowles writes to William H. W. Barnwell asking for him or another clergyman to "supply my pulpit" while he convalesces in Glenn Springs, SC.
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."
Rev. P. Van Pelt, Philadelphia, writes to William H. W. Barnwell asking him to insert a notice for the "Board of Missions" in the "Episcopal Protestant."
Rev. Seneca G. Bragg writes to William H. W. Barnwell informing him that it is unlikely he could sell many subscriptions to Barnwell's "Episcopal Protestant" since he recently sold as many subscriptions as he could in his parish for a similar periodical, the "Protestant Churchman."
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."
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to brother, Edward H. Barnwell, from South Carolina College. Barnwell describes an encampment with his military society and a mock attack by other students from the college.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing his visit to Salzburg, Austria, and his increased competency with the German language.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to father, William H. W. Barnwell, describing the difficulty of learning Hebrew during his studies in Erlangen, Germany, and discussing his plans for his final months in Europe.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his father, William H. W. Barnwell, about recent renovations and improvements on the campus of the South Carolina College and tells his father he reads the Charleston Courier daily for news of any Boston ship that might have arrived with his order of winter clothing.
Robert Woodward Barnwell writes to his father, William H. W. Barnwell, to allay any fears about him rooming with an upperclassman at South Carolina College and gives his father updates on his grades.
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.
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.
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.