Letters to William H. W. Barnwell from his brother Senator Robert Woodward Barnwell, 1832-1851
File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents
Letters from his brother Senator Robert Woodward Barnwell mostly on religious topics, troubles (1837, 1838) with student discipline at South Carolina College while he was President, noting his feeling he is not meant for this role; with a mention (1846) of catechism for Negroes; and a letter (1851) remarking on the errors in Traditions and Reminiscences Chiefly of the American Revolution by Joseph Johnson regarding their father Robert Barnwell; with an undated letter from Robert Woodward Barnwell to his sister.
Dates
- Creation: 1832-1851
Creator
- From the Collection: Barnwell family (Family)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials predominantly in English; one letter in French; one letter in German
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.6 linear feet (4 document boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)